[Rhodes22-list] Headsail Removal: Roller furling

[Kroposki]

Welcome Jim:

There are experts on sail cleaning that will probably reply over the
next few days.  In the meantime, see:

http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/sailcare.html

In addition, for other topics see:

http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html

Also, see the archives of the email list @
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/

Unfortunately, users of the list do not always change the subject line
of the post and you will have to hunt and peck for previous discussions
of sail cleaning.  But, there have been discussions!

The generally recommended approach is a soap and water wash.  If this
does not remove the stain, do not use Clorox as it causes sail cloth
deterioration.  There are several products out there for this problem.

After all else fails, I would try an old fashion mild solution of wood
bleach (oxalic acid) and let it soak for a few hours.

                        Ed K
				Sailing on Rummy's Lake (aka Lake
Hartwell) SC

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jim White
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 9:27 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Headsail Removal: Roller furling

Good Morning Ya'll
Greetings from Deep South Texas (South Padre Island)....
I just acquired a 1978 Rhodes 22, in overall very good shape. However,
the 
headsail  (175% genny) has been attached via the roller furling to the 
mast, and all have been lashed atop the cabin for more than a year.
There 
is no cover on the sail, and it has a little green algae growing on the 
exposed surface. I'd like to take it off of the furling and inspect /
have 
it cleaned. Since I haven't had a chance to take it down from the deck
yet, 
I'm wondering if there's any tricks / suggestions / procedures that you
can 
pass along to a new trailerboat owner on this? My last boat was a 32
Abbott 
with hanked on headsail....

Thanks for any replies!

JD White

Jim White
UTPA Coastal Studies Laboratory
100 Marine Lab Dr.
South Padre Is TX 78597
jdwhite at panam.edu 

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