[Rhodes22-list] Installing furling main

[Optonline]

I don't really remember for sure but I probably draped it over the car - the sail is really not all that big.  Drop cloths are a better idea.  With the new dock at the ramp hauling and relaunching is quick and easy if you want to step the mast on land.  Effros' trailer is usually available for use if yours isn't at the yard.  

Bruce



On Jun 21, 2012, at 10:49 AM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, Bruce.  I'm going to bring the boat from the Mianus River over to
> Greenwich Point on Friday evening or Saturday with the mast in the crutch
> so I can under the railroad bridge, and then get the rigging and sail
> sorted on Saturday or Sunday morning.  I'm thinking I'll bring the mast to
> the parking lot and work on it, and then step the mast at the dock.  When
> you worked on yours, did you spread the mainsail out on the ground, flake
> it on the ground and then furl into the mast before stepping the mast?  I
> guess I should bring a few drop cloths to protect the sail.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Optonline <bgreenwald at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
>> Dave,
>> 
>> When I replaced my mainsail a few years ago I don't recall having any
>> instructions.  I think the process was pretty intuitive.  The only
>> challenge as I recall was adding wraps to the furling tube after the mast
>> was back up which I was able to do with some Rube Goldberg devices.  I am
>> more or less around so let me know if you would like some help.
>> 
>> Bruce Greenwald
>> S/V Ruach II
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Jun 21, 2012, at 7:09 AM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all. Does anyone have a set of instructions for installing the 2006
>> variety mainsail on the furling tube and running the furling line?  When my
>> boat was winterized last the marina removed the sails to have them checked
>> and then went out of business.  I finally have a chance to put it back
>> together and get in the water after a long dry spell.
>>> 
>>> All of the rigging is carefully labeled and I have the instructions for
>> stepping the mast. I don't recall seeing instructions for correctly getting
>> the sails, furling lines and sheets reassembled. Would like to avoid
>> additional practice on raising the mast as I fund all of my mistakes.  Any
>> advice or copies of instructions would be much appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Dave Bradley
>>> s/v Sea Cloud
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