[Rhodes22-list] IMF issues

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People,
In order to use the mast crane you need to have a mount for it on the fore  
deck. Also, if you are not experienced at using one, this is not to be done 
 without adult supervision. (Someone that has used it previously)
That being said, dropping the mast to the bow is not all that hard, even  
with the IMF. It requires three people. One to hang onto the mast, one to 
walk  the furling mechanism for the genny and the third to actually hang onto 
the rear  stays and walk the mast forward. This is best done on dry land, but 
can be done  at the dock if necessary as long as you have enough clearance.
I'm just guessing here, but from Susan's description the top mount on the  
furling tube has let go. This is not uncommon and is something we all should 
 check each time before we raise our masts. This is an easy repair and will 
 be apparent once you get the furling tube out of the mast.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 6/19/2015 1:13:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:

Hi  Susan,

I have the two part mast raising system and you're welcome to  borrow it for
a couple of weeks. I will be wanting it back to take out my  boat again 
then.
I'm about 2 hours south of you in Cambridge.

I also  have a second mast raising pole with winch on it. But it's slightly
screwed  up. The screw up is in the base that mounts to boat. One part is
just a  little off but prevents base from seating properly.  If  you're
interested we could talk. I think it's repairable easily - keep  meaning to
get a round to it. I think you could fabricate the other part -  that goes 
on
the stern pulpit to hold mast fairly easily.

Borrow the  whole mess and see what you think.

BTW: I just had the bottom end of my  sail almost come loose - eye strap
screws came loose holding tack part of  main. If, in your case, this 
happened
at top, it's not a difficult fix if  eye strap is still hanging on and screw
holes are sound AND strap from sail  ok. 

Regards,



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Brooks Bridges
1986, Recycled  2006 "Changes"
Cambridge, MD
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