[Rhodes22-list] Sail Removal

[Chris Cowie]

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700 N Fairfax Street<x-apple-data-detectors://3/0>
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Alexandria, Virginia 22314<x-apple-data-detectors://3/0>
703.717.9103<tel:703.717.9103> ex.204 ● 202.270.1470<tel:202.270.1470> mobile
[ccowie at cowieassociates.com<mailto:ccowie at cowieassociates.com>]

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On Sep 13, 2019, at 8:00 PM, Olivier Hecht <oehecht at gmail.com<mailto:oehecht at gmail.com>> wrote:

My mainsail simply slid into a groove (there’s a bead sewn into the sail)
in the furling tube and was secured at each end with a very small machine
screw.

On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 12:48 PM Robert Allen <rca02536 at gmail.com<mailto:rca02536 at gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi all,

   Well, Summer is almost over and time for securing the boat is almost
upon me.  Need to remove the sails for some repair and cleaning.  Been
reviewing the archives regarding sail removal, and still have a couple of
questions for those who have done it.

Mainsail:  it appears that after disconnecting the boom, the IMF assembly
simply pulls out of the mast.  How is the sail removed from the furling
tube? (I know it may be obvious once I have the sail out, but i’m not to
that point yet).  any instructions/pointers/hints/etc, is much appreciated.
along with tips for reinstalling the IMF assembly.

Headsail:  I have the GB furling system and will probably be replacing it
with CDI, so I suppose it doesn’t matter what I do with the jib halyard
attached to the GB furling tube. With that in mind, any info on headsail
removal and CDI installation would also be appreciated.  If you’re coming
to annapolis for the boat show, we can discuss both procedures,

Thanks all,

Bob Allen
s/v air force
East Falmouth, MA