[Rhodes22-list] mid mast support for trailering and winter storage

[Rick Lange]

Physics doesn't require supporting the IMF mast in the middle.  But I have
found a msst stub will allow partly raising the pop top while doing winter
projects.  Stan can provide the stub.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 9:02 PM Jesse Shumaker <
jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm wrapping up my projects in the warehouse space and getting ready to put
> the boat under a cover outside until April.  I wanted to provide some extra
> support at the middle of the mast since it is quite a ways between the
> supports at the bow and stern.  As I was pondering how to do this, another
> sailor suggested making a support that extends up from the mast step.  I
> liked that idea and I think it turned out well.  Some spare 2x4 pieces put
> together and some foam pipe insulation for padding made this a cheap
> project.  The mast step is a sturdy place to mount it.  Passing this on in
> case others may find this helpful.  Side note: the photo of the entire boat
> might be the sparkly it will ever be after a thorough clean, buff, and wax
> job.
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