[Rhodes22-list] IMF Main Removal

[Stephen Staum]

JP,

You need to slide the entire sail assembly out the bottom of the mast by
releasing the pin that holds it in place at the aft end of the mast.  This
is the same way you would raise or lower the boom.  With the entire
assembly free ot the mast you will be able to see the attachment at the
top.  I think it has a few screws that crimp the sail in a channel if
memory serves (it's been 4 or 5 years since I replaced the mainsail).  Once
you get it free you will know.  Be sure to have 3 people to support the
pole while removing it so you don't overbend or crimp it.

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA


*Stephen Staum*

*Pariser Industries, Inc.*

On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 3:56 PM, JP Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net> wrote:

> Last Spring while my mast was on horses, we could not determine how to
> remove
> the main from the mast. It appeared that the peak of the main was attached
> to a bracket or swivel that was fastened inside the mast. We were looking
> through the mast slot as it lay horizontally. Having no prior experience
> with IMF systems, I had no basis with which to question my mechanic, who is
> very knowledgeable about furling systems. He had never seen anything like
> this. He said that normally there is an internal halyard that will lower
> the
> sail inside the mast.
> Have searched the List but cannot find an answer to THESE questions: How is
> the main sail secured at the peak? Were we looking at the upper donut
> bearing and the sail is fastened to that?
>
> There is a tear in the main just forward of the UV Sunbrella cover at the
> clew and i need to remove the sail to have it repaired.
>
> I would appreciate any assistance.
>
>
>
>
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> JP Dempsey
> s/v Respite
> Marshall,VA
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