[Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast & Sail

[Rod Ellner]

Have a GREAT trip Chris.  Enjoy WARM!

Mary & Rod

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> On Jan 3, 2023, at 1:49 PM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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!
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
>>>>> ric at stottarchitecture.com
>>>>> O -631-283-1777
>>>>> C- 516-965-3164
>>>>> 
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