[Rhodes22-list] Switching from standard mast to IMF

[Stephen Staum]

I put the IMF mast from my '87 onto my non IMF '83 back in 2012.  I used
the shrouds from the '87.  I have learned recently that the forestay was
too short and the mast did not have the correct rake creating lee helm. I
would recommend using stainless straps to lengthen the forestay as
necessary if it is not adjustable.


*Thanks and Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Pinafore (formerly Carol Lee 2)*

*Needham, MA*



On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 3:14 PM Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 1990 R22 with a standard mast but may soon come into possession of
> a 1989 IMF mast and wondering if anyone has ever switched and if so what
> parts I would need to replace such as stays, mast base etc.. Thanks!
>