[Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast & Sail

[Ric Stott]

Chris 
Thanks for mechanical lesson.  I will most likely need that info sometime soon. 
Mitch 
Thank you too. Although I don’t need the shroud length anymore since I now have all the specs - thanks to Da List - I think Peter Nyberg.
Ric 
Dadventure 

Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP 
ric at stottarchitecture.com
O -631-283-1777
C- 516-965-3164



> On Jan 3, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I know parts are hard to come by for the bushings. Over the years I have
> had to make several sets. The last, several years ago. This was done over
> in Spain so I don’t have the measurements. The technique involves using  a
> drill press and a couple of hole saws. The material is a small piece of
> thick Starboard about 1 1/4” thick. Cut the first larger plug ( about 1/8”
> larger than the OD of the furling tube. Secure this plug and shave it down
> with a smaller holesaw slightly larger than the ID of the tube). Stop short
> by an 1/8 of an inch so you create a “drum or plug “ with a lip. Slip a
> long 1/4” bolt through the hole and secure it with nuts and lock washers so
> it won’t spin. Attach to the drill mandrill and using a rasp/file/ abrasive
> bevel the shaft so the smaller end just slips easily into the tube part way
> down. The last step is to cut the plug lengthwise through the existing hole
> with a very fine band saw or I’ve used a fine jig saw blade with a minimal
> kerf. Since everything is set up, make a couple of spares, just remember
> where you put them when you need to replace them in a few years down the
> road/Rhode. Good luck.
> 
> Chris Geankoplis
> Xenos
> 
> On Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at 2:13 PM Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ric, I too have an IMF mast and boom that I got from a boat that was
>> being destroyed and I would love to replace my 1990 continental with the
>> IMF but haven't had time to do it or been able to find anyone that could do
>> it. I believe the old shrouds are still with the mast so I could try and
>> measure them. (not sure if the boats are exactly the same) I did measure
>> the masts and they seem identical in overall length. I also have the roller
>> furling tube for the forestay but I haven't been able to find the bushings
>> that the forestay goes through. The furling tube on the older boat has a
>> slot in it and the jib slides up through the slot like a bolt rope. My 1990
>> furling tube is round and the jib slides over it like a sock.
>> Any information you find I would love to hear about it! Thanks, Mitch
>> I attached some images of the bushing at the top of roller furling tube.
>> 
>> On Fri, Dec 30, 2022 at 5:31 PM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Happy New Year Rhodies !
>>> I have a few questions - - -
>>> Sorry if I’m repeating myself.
>>> I received favorable replies to my previous question about the value of
>>> the change.
>>> To reiterate.
>>> I have the opportunity to convert my 1986 Continental Rig to and IMF mast
>>> and main sail.
>>> There is a mast for sale in Mass. for $500  and a mainsail somewhere else
>>> for $400.
>>> The mast, spreaders, furling tube  and boom are apparently complete
>> except
>>> for the shrouds.
>>> I happen to have a spare set of shrouds from yet another Continual style
>>> mast I have.
>>> The Sail is 2009 vintage.  I assume it will cast a few hundred dollars in
>>> spare parts or part changes, like the pop top connector,
>> electrical/lights
>>> connector changes, etc.
>>> Questions:
>>> Are the shrouds the same for both Continental and IMF masts?
>>> Any other parts I should be aware of that might need replacing?
>>> Where can I find IMF sail rigging guide?
>>> Is there a vertical batten in all or just some of them?
>>> Are they flat or round?
>>> Does that matter?
>>> Any issues with old sails and furling?
>>> Thank you and  HAPPY NEW YEAR!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
>>> ric at stottarchitecture.com
>>> O -631-283-1777
>>> C- 516-965-3164
>>> 
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