[Rhodes22-list] Installing furling main

[Optonline]

There is an event at the dock on Sunday - scheduled for the afternoon but the clam boat is supposed to be there - not sure when it arrives but i think you can expect above average activity that day.

Bruce



On Jun 22, 2012, at 8:50 AM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, Bruce.  I think I can step the mast with the boat at the dock if I
> can do it early on Sunday while it's still quiet. That's the plan at
> least.  Hope it cools off a bit tomorrow.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 10:02 PM, Optonline <bgreenwald at optonline.net>wrote:
> 
>> 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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