[Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast & Sail

Tue Jan 3 15:49:16 EST 2023

Glad to be able to help.  There are so many others with much deeper knowledge, but I guess I have a trick or two left.  Wish I was Rhodes sailing.  We head south form Beaufort NC down the ICW (mostly) on the other boat in 10 days or 2 weeks.  Still no substitute for messing about in a small boat.

Chris
Xenos

> On Jan 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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