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by Ronald Lipton-3
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I also was wondering about the top donut. The last time I pulled the mass it was pretty severely degraded by the sun. Does anyone have the inner and outer diameters and thicknesses of the of the piece so I can make one before the next time I pull the mast?
Ron
On Mar 26, 2012, at 1:06 PM, Bob and Kathy Quinn <bobandkathyr22@...> wrote:
> As Chris indicated the top doughnut can be a pain; but not an insurmountable issue with a little creative work. I've always had better luck sliding the sail off at the bottom (Note: that was on our '86). I did have to replace the top doughnut at one point but Stan was nice enough to provide one.
>
> No issues at this point with our 2010 other than to say she is sweet!
>
>
> Bob in FL on the "NoKaOi 3"
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Basso <jbroadri@...>
> To: rhodes22-list@...
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF
>
>
> I got to the point of having the tube out of the mast, but then I got
> confused as to why you would remove all the stuff at the base rather than
> removing the donut at the top? My attachment is with the screws at the head
> and tack. I then decided rather than mess with the stuff at the bottom to
> just remove the donut at the top. I have to get the sail repaired (or
> hopefully not purchase a new one) before putting humpty dumpty back
> together. Am I in for any issues from removing the top donut rather than
> the whole attachment at the bottom?
>
> John B in WI.
>
> blue66corvette wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Let me see if I can do this, everyone, please feel free to
>> amplify or edit. I don’t think I have ever seen a step by step and I am
>> going
>> by memory.
>>
>> After the mast is down;
>>
>> 1.
>> Remove the pop-top car from the mast
>>
>> 2.
>> Remove the boom attachment from the furling
>> assembly. This should involve a couple screws, plus pulling the furling
>> line
>> out of the boom and the out haul from the boom and main sail.
>>
>> 3.
>> Slide the furling tube and main out of the mast
>> (best to have two sets of hands as the tube gets pretty long and heavy if
>> you
>> try to hold from one end)
>>
>> 4.
>> Remove the bottom bearing and the bottom donut
>> from the furling tube.
>>
>> 5.
>> Remove the furling line from the furling tube
>> (this is usually attached by inserting through a hole in the tube and a
>> knot
>> tied on the inside of the tube).
>>
>> 6.
>> Remove the remaining bottom donut (the donut at
>> the top of the furling tube should not need to be removed).
>>
>> 7.
>> Unroll the main sail.
>>
>> 8.
>> Some main
>> sails are attached to the furling tube vie a groove in the furling tube
>> and
>> others have a sleeve in the luff of the sail and then attached with a
>> screw at
>> the head and tack. It should be pretty obvious which you have and how to
>> remove
>> the sail.
>>
>> 9.
>> To install new main sail, do these steps in reverse.
>> A special note; don’t forget to reinstall the pop top car (in the correct
>> orientation) prior to raising the mast. This is easy to forget, don’t ask
>> me
>> how I know. Charles98 Rhodes 22 /)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> > From: R22RumRunner@...
>>> Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:05:20 -0400
>>> To: rhodes22-list@...
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF
>>>
>>> Mel,
>>> It's been a while since I've removed the sail from the mast. I will try
>>> to
>>> remember all the steps and post later today.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 10/10/2011 8:46:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> melrothbard@... writes:
>>>
>>> Rummy:
>>>
>>>
>>> It would be really advantageous if you could put out the information for
>>> removing the main sail from the IMF. I have been thinking about doing
>>> that
>>> task but was concerned with messing it up. Thanks
>>>
>>> Mel
>>> Paper Clipper "96"
>>>
>>> Melvyn H. Rothbard
>>> Attorney at Law
>>> Suite 3C
>>> 23 South 23rd Street
>>> Philadelphia, PA 19103
>>> 215 901 2258
>>> Fax: 215 656 0993
>>> melrothbard@...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
>>>
>>>
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>>> legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the
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>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: "R22RumRunner@..." <R22RumRunner@...>
>>> To: rhodes22-list@...
>>> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 8:24 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF
>>>
>>> David,
>>> The IMF is a General Boats design and build. Removing the sail is an
>>> easy
>>> operation once the mast is down.
>>> Perhaps there is a generous owner in your neighborhood that would be
>>> willing to help, otherwise we can give you a written set of directions.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 10/9/2011 9:01:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> chsyhkr@... writes:
>>>
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> My 89 Rhodes was recycled in about 2007 or 08. The prior owner had IMF
>>> added as well as the furling jib.
>>>
>>> I have the manual on the furling jib but not the IMF. Any idea of the
>>> manufacturer so I can look it up?
>>>
>>> I do not think the sails have been removed in last 4 fours and I am
>>> debating
>>> removing them this winter, hence the need for the manuals.
>>>
>>> Thoughts on removing the sails for winter are appreciated although I
>>> hope
>>> I
>>> can get out as late as December and as early as March......
>>>
>>> David Craft
>>>
>>> Greensboro, NC
>>>
>>> Boat in Southport, NC
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>>
>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>> go
>>>
>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
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>>>
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>>
>> __________________________________________________
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>>
>>
>
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>
>
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Ron
On Mar 26, 2012, at 1:06 PM, Bob and Kathy Quinn <bobandkathyr22@...> wrote:
> As Chris indicated the top doughnut can be a pain; but not an insurmountable issue with a little creative work. I've always had better luck sliding the sail off at the bottom (Note: that was on our '86). I did have to replace the top doughnut at one point but Stan was nice enough to provide one.
>
> No issues at this point with our 2010 other than to say she is sweet!
>
>
> Bob in FL on the "NoKaOi 3"
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Basso <jbroadri@...>
> To: rhodes22-list@...
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF
>
>
> I got to the point of having the tube out of the mast, but then I got
> confused as to why you would remove all the stuff at the base rather than
> removing the donut at the top? My attachment is with the screws at the head
> and tack. I then decided rather than mess with the stuff at the bottom to
> just remove the donut at the top. I have to get the sail repaired (or
> hopefully not purchase a new one) before putting humpty dumpty back
> together. Am I in for any issues from removing the top donut rather than
> the whole attachment at the bottom?
>
> John B in WI.
>
> blue66corvette wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Let me see if I can do this, everyone, please feel free to
>> amplify or edit. I don’t think I have ever seen a step by step and I am
>> going
>> by memory.
>>
>> After the mast is down;
>>
>> 1.
>> Remove the pop-top car from the mast
>>
>> 2.
>> Remove the boom attachment from the furling
>> assembly. This should involve a couple screws, plus pulling the furling
>> line
>> out of the boom and the out haul from the boom and main sail.
>>
>> 3.
>> Slide the furling tube and main out of the mast
>> (best to have two sets of hands as the tube gets pretty long and heavy if
>> you
>> try to hold from one end)
>>
>> 4.
>> Remove the bottom bearing and the bottom donut
>> from the furling tube.
>>
>> 5.
>> Remove the furling line from the furling tube
>> (this is usually attached by inserting through a hole in the tube and a
>> knot
>> tied on the inside of the tube).
>>
>> 6.
>> Remove the remaining bottom donut (the donut at
>> the top of the furling tube should not need to be removed).
>>
>> 7.
>> Unroll the main sail.
>>
>> 8.
>> Some main
>> sails are attached to the furling tube vie a groove in the furling tube
>> and
>> others have a sleeve in the luff of the sail and then attached with a
>> screw at
>> the head and tack. It should be pretty obvious which you have and how to
>> remove
>> the sail.
>>
>> 9.
>> To install new main sail, do these steps in reverse.
>> A special note; don’t forget to reinstall the pop top car (in the correct
>> orientation) prior to raising the mast. This is easy to forget, don’t ask
>> me
>> how I know. Charles98 Rhodes 22 /)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> > From: R22RumRunner@...
>>> Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:05:20 -0400
>>> To: rhodes22-list@...
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF
>>>
>>> Mel,
>>> It's been a while since I've removed the sail from the mast. I will try
>>> to
>>> remember all the steps and post later today.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 10/10/2011 8:46:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> melrothbard@... writes:
>>>
>>> Rummy:
>>>
>>>
>>> It would be really advantageous if you could put out the information for
>>> removing the main sail from the IMF. I have been thinking about doing
>>> that
>>> task but was concerned with messing it up. Thanks
>>>
>>> Mel
>>> Paper Clipper "96"
>>>
>>> Melvyn H. Rothbard
>>> Attorney at Law
>>> Suite 3C
>>> 23 South 23rd Street
>>> Philadelphia, PA 19103
>>> 215 901 2258
>>> Fax: 215 656 0993
>>> melrothbard@...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
>>>
>>>
>>> The information and/or documents included in or accompanying this
>>> transmission contain(s) confidential information belonging to the sender
>>> which is
>>> legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the
>>> individual or entity to whom it was sent as indicated above. If you are
>>> not the
>>> intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
>>> copying,
>>> distribution or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this
>>> transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e mail in
>>> error, please delete this message and immediately notify us by replying
>>> to this
>>> e mail or telephoning us at 215 901 2258.
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: "R22RumRunner@..." <R22RumRunner@...>
>>> To: rhodes22-list@...
>>> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 8:24 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF
>>>
>>> David,
>>> The IMF is a General Boats design and build. Removing the sail is an
>>> easy
>>> operation once the mast is down.
>>> Perhaps there is a generous owner in your neighborhood that would be
>>> willing to help, otherwise we can give you a written set of directions.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 10/9/2011 9:01:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> chsyhkr@... writes:
>>>
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> My 89 Rhodes was recycled in about 2007 or 08. The prior owner had IMF
>>> added as well as the furling jib.
>>>
>>> I have the manual on the furling jib but not the IMF. Any idea of the
>>> manufacturer so I can look it up?
>>>
>>> I do not think the sails have been removed in last 4 fours and I am
>>> debating
>>> removing them this winter, hence the need for the manuals.
>>>
>>> Thoughts on removing the sails for winter are appreciated although I
>>> hope
>>> I
>>> can get out as late as December and as early as March......
>>>
>>> David Craft
>>>
>>> Greensboro, NC
>>>
>>> Boat in Southport, NC
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>>
>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>> go
>>>
>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>> __________________________________________________
>>>
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>>
>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>> go
>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
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>>>
>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>> go
>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
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>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>> __________________________________________________
>>
>> __________________________________________________
>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>
>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>> __________________________________________________
>>
>>
>
> --
> View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/IMF-tp32621684p33544751.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
>
> __________________________________________________
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