[Rhodes22-list] IMF Problem

Fri, 9 Aug 2002 08:57:11 -0400

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I think Steve is right, if it cuts loose on you it will be bad news, =
right now it is a simple repair, allot less damage then a mast drop. A =
cordless drill, countersink some drill bits, a little stainless hardware =
and a tube of 5200 fast cure will have it fixed in 20 minutes and 48 =
drying time. Assuming you have the tools will cost all of 15$. It sound =
like you are try to avoid it, just do it(or draft someone) you might =
want to use the thought bolt method, it simpler to comprehend, just make =
sure not to over tighten, you do not want to "squeeze" the hollow space =
crushing the fiberglass.

MJM
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  From: CarolN8@aol.com=20
  To: rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org=20
  Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 12:00 AM
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Problem

  Thanks for your input Michael. Do you think it's ok to lower the mast =
with the plate not anchored in? don't the stays and the hoist end tied =
to the cleat hold the weight of the mast?

  Carol=20

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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I&nbsp;think Steve is right, if it cuts =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>MJM</FONT></DIV>
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