[Rhodes22-list] Demasting

[bdunn1 at aol.com]

This is to Stan although other may chime in.  Great sailing today; boat going 5.0 knots; everyone (wife and daughter) comfortably chatting when the jib let loose with a "gun-shot bang", went flying over the starboard side and took and mast with it.  Fortunately, we were on the port side so no one was hit with stays, etc.   One stay was ripped out of the cabin top but all others held.    Everything in the water.  Tied it up like an old whale and motored back to the house dragging the largest sea anchor made.  Took everything apart and discovered the bolt holding the jib was slightly bent but not broken - mysterious.  ( I will send Stan some pictures).  The hole in the deck was not ripped and I couldn't see under it due to the anchor line box.


I am not certain about the future except it would be good if you have a boat delivery nearby, or even it you don't, that it could be picked up and taken back to your shop?  We are on Lake George, NY.  I sold my trailer since we are on the lake. After you receive the boat we can discuss what is to be done.  


regards,
Bill Dunn