[Rhodes22-list] mast issues

[Paul Grandholm]

Brad,

     Maybe this is the same thing MJM was referring to, but my windex 
arrow actually mounts right on my antenna, using the antenna itself to 
rotate on.  I simply slip it on in the spring before I raise the mast.

Paul
>
>Yesterday I took the mast from its cradle and removed
>the mainsail and ginny for shipment to SailCare for
>cleaning, conditioning, and repair.  The genoa was in
>great shape but the main has a few places that could
>use some stitching.  The inside of the IMF area of the
>mast was mostly clean except for some dust and a few
>ants.  Question - has anyone used any of the dry
>teflon sprays?  Fastrack, Sailcote, Mairiner's Choice?
> It only seems reasonable to lubricate the inside of
>the mast while the opportunity is available but I'm
>curious if the stuff really works and doesn't stain
>the sails.  I swear by wd-40 for everything; stain
>remover, starter fluid, lubricant, intoxicant, etc.
>but this is one job where it won't work.
>
>My mast has obviously had an antenna mounted at one
>time, the L-bracket mount is still attached.  Now
>would be a good time to "fish" a shielded cable to the
>mount even if I don't re-install an antenna.  What I
>really want though is a wind indicator on top of the
>mast.  Does anyone have both a mast antenna and wind
>indicator and how is it mounted so that one doesn't
>interfere with the other?
>
>Last question.  Has anyone found a creative use for
>the extra block next to the topping lift block?  Flag
>halyard perhaps?
>
>Brad Haslett
>"CoraShen"
>
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Paul Grandholm
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