[Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast

[Hank]

If you look here (http://rhodes22.org/doclib/index.html) you will find the
rhodes 22 owner's manual with instructions on how to raise or lower an IMF
mast without Stan's mast hoist setup.

Hank

On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 11:07 AM Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> David,
> Do you have the standard main or IMF?  It does make a difference.  As
> noted, the standard main can be lowered by hand if need be.  I've used the
> boat trailer wince attached to a halyard as an assist.  The IMF most
> certainly requires a mast crane assist.  Have any photos or you set up?
> Photos always help. - rob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> David Talbot
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 10:49 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast
>
> Thanks very helpful all
> Appreciate the time and feedback
>
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 10:39 PM, <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>
> > David,
> >
> > Two persons can easily raise or lower the original non-IMF from the bow.
> > There is no need for a mast crane.  It is really not that heavy and
> > the second person is there for safety and when you need to change your
> > grip at about 30 degrees from the horizontal.  The mast and genoa
> > combo are easily supported by the bow pulpit.
> >
> > If you have the IMF mast, the weight is considerably greater.  The IMF
> > rig is best raised or lowered from a mast crutch located in the stern.
> > The crutch helps to start raising or finish lowering at a point that
> > is well above the horizontal (about 30 degrees).  The crutch reduces
> > the effort required by the mast crane to start raising or finish
> > lowering the mast assembly.  If the mast was perfectly horizontal it
> > would be nearly impossible to use the crane.  Using a crane system
> > requires a single individual, although a second is recommended for
> > safety and in case lines or shrouds get caught during the process.
> >
> > I have raised and lowered the IMF rig without the benefit of a crane
> > system with four strong guys and two six packs of beer.
> > Unfortunately, even increasing the beer ratio would not enable two
> > persons to safely lower an IMF rig without a crane.
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> > Nissequogue River, NY
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > David Talbot
> > Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 5:33 PM
> > To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast
> >
> > Any suggestions out there for a 2-person lowering?
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