[Rhodes22-list] Lifting the Mast off of the Boat

[Frank Goldsmith]

Jerry’s post reminds me of a question I meant to ask the group:  is there a proper way of lubricating the black round parts that rotate inside the furling tubes (sorry, I don’t know the nomenclature — bearings?) so that the furling operation is smoother and doesn’t bind, especially the mainsail?  I thought that while mine is apart, I’d see what I could do about that.  Or maybe lubrication is not called for, perhaps just wiping them clean.  

Thanks,

Frank Goldsmith
s/v Mary Bess (1985/2000 Rhodes 22)
Lake Keowee, SC


> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:17 PM, cjlowe at sssnet.com wrote:
> 
> I drop and raise my mast bundle every year, at my dock, on the water. That
> being said, I dock at a well protected marina, little wind and no waves.
> If where you dock has similar conditions you should be fine. The first
> thing is to see if you can maneuver 26 feet of mast from boat to the dock
> where you have 55 feet of space that is level to hold the mast and remove
> the furling tube. When working above water, anything dropped is usually
> forfeited. Your idea of removing the boom and head sail is a good one,
> that extra weight and bulk is not your friend. Think about replacing the
> inhaul line while you have it apart. Count the amount of wraps of inhaul
> line on the furling tube and note the direction of the wrap. Seek the
> proper lubricant for the bearings and coat them well. Now is a good time
> to replace lights( anchor, spreader, deck,etc. Check the spreader bushings
> and bolt and windvane. I'm sure I forgot a few things, maybe others will
> chime in.
> 
> 
> Jerry Lowe
> S/V Country Rhodes '86
> 
> 
> George,
>> I was on a sailing adventure with our R22 in Key West a couple years ago
>> and had a problem with ripped sail. I made the decision to motor back to
>> the marina that we had originally launched from and try to repair it
>> myself
>> before continuing on (we were attempting to sail to Dry Tortuga). Like Joe
>> mentioned, I pulled into the slip bow forward and retrieved the mast
>> crutch
>> and GB raising system from the truck. I lowered the mast by myself with no
>> problems and while I could lift the mast and furler myself, it was too
>> awkward to maneuver off the boat alone.  My better half guided one end
>> while I carried it onto the dock. Disassembly, repair and reassembly took
>> place right there in front of the boat. Thankfully, the repair wasn't that
>> hard and we were able to get back underway the next morning.
>> 
>> I tied the jib furler to the main and carried both off at the same time.
>> I'm going to estimate the mast (in mast furler) and jib together weighed
>> approximately 120- 140#. That's a very general guess. You mentioned you're
>> taking your furler down separately so that should make the rig weigh a bit
>> less.
>> 
>> The boat community being what it is, I had no shortage of those willing to
>> lend a hand at the dock. You should be fine at the dock and not having to
>> pull your boat out.
>> 
>> 
>> Mike
>> SV Emma B
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 5:35 AM Gmorganflier <gmorgan.flier at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Question for those who might have done this.
>>> 
>>> I want to take my sails in for cleaning and repair. I’ve never removed
>>> my
>>> sails, so this is going to be all new for me. I have the CDI II furler,
>>> so
>>> my plan is to lower and remove my 175 genie with the mast up. I then
>>> plan
>>> to
>>> remove the boom, lower the mast, disconnect the shouds and disconnect
>>> the
>>> CDI furler from the mast.
>>> I have no clue how heavy the mast with the furled main is. Can one
>>> person
>>> lift the mast with the furled main or will I need help?
>>> 
>>> My boat is on a mooring. There are some logistical problems with pulling
>>> my
>>> boat out of the water....the water depth is too shallow at my club’s
>>> ramp.
>>> Would I be crazy to attempt this with the boat tied to my club’s dock
>>> or
>>> pulled up on the shore?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any advice on how to best accomplish this.
>>> 
>>> George Morgan
>>> S/V Knotty Lady 1986
>>> Lake Waccamaw NC
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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