[Rhodes22-list] Winter Sail Discussions-Removing IMF Main

[Steven Alm]

David,

I replaced my main furling line this year so it's still fresh in my
mind.  I did mine at the dock and when I pulled the assembly out the
bottom of the mast, one of the roller bushings had a screw loose and
almost got away from me and fell in the water.  So go kind of slow and
steady.  Also helps to have an extra pair of hands.

The only tricky part was threading the furling line back through the
spool.  I used a crochet needle to hook it and fish it through.
You'll know what I mean when you see it.  This isn't a difficult
project (if I can do it, anyone can) but like Rummy said, make sure to
map the process so it goes back the way was.

Slim

On Nov 16, 2007 5:52 PM,  <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> David,
> The only real trick is to make sure you have sufficient wraps around the
> furling drum when you put it back together so you can furl the entire sail.
> Checking it in the horizontal position is easier than doing it with the mast up.
> Taking pictures and keeping the hardware/screws in one place and mapping it
> out  as to what goes where is helpful.
>
> Rummy
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