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

[Frank Goldsmith]

Thanks.  I’ll check that out.

Frank

> On Mar 18, 2021, at 5:41 PM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> McLube - I think a teflon spray - works great.
> 
> Dave B
> 
>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:26 PM, Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com <mailto:goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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