[Rhodes22-list] raising mast on Rhodes 22

[Michael Meltzer]

It took years to perfect, it as not as simple as it looks. The components are the size they are for the geometry involved.

MJM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Business International Group, LLC" <BIGllc at comcast.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] raising mast on Rhodes 22


> I saw the photos and it certainly looks stable but very bulky.  If you use
> mini stays on the mast which allow the mast to rotate forward and prevent it
> from going sideways, you can have a much more compact pole, fast and easy to
> take along in case you need to lower the mast under low bridges.
> 
> 
> on 7/1/04 8:23 AM, ed kroposki at ekroposki at charter.net wrote:
> 
> > Nic (vic?)(you never sign)
> > 
> > With the Rhodes 22 there is a mast hoist system that is much more
> > than a gin pole.  It is a balanced system mounted to the cabin top.  It is
> > based on the principle of a gin pole, but it is secured to the cabin top
> > (base) and has a line to the front deck cleat.  It uses the two back inside
> > stays to actually hoist the mast with the poles descending movement.  The
> > other six stays act as guides and stabilizing support while raising and
> > lowering.  The current version of the system is quite safe and efficient.
> > One person can raise and lower the mast without dropping the mast on his
> > head.  This can be done on the water or on the trailer!
> > However, according to Stan caution should still be used.
> > 
> > Ed K
> > R22 South Carolina
> > ~~~~~~~ _/) ~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > In remembrance, Rummy may he sail in peace.
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Business
> > International Group, LLC
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 9:32 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] raising mast on Rhodes 22
> > 
> > Are you saying you actually bought a mast hoise?? I'm thinking about the
> > small crane like devices marinas use to hoist a mast.  Ever think about
> > using a Gin pole instead.  That way you're not limited to one location
> > unless somehow your hoist is moveable.
> > 
> > on 6/29/04 8:19 AM, Dennis Narehood at dennis_narehood at att.net wrote:
> > 
> >> Hi,
> >> Stan suggested I ask the list and try to contact Jay Friedland.
> >> 
> >> I got a recycled Rhodes 22 in August last year.  Love it.  Taking down
> >> the mast was a disaster.  We tried to do it manually and I dropped it on
> > my
> >> head.
> >> 
> >> We bought a mast hoist In January and I almost have the boat repaired and
> >> back in shape. (Waiting for plastic shims for the spreaders ).
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Is there anyone in Barnegat bay area around Toms river that could check my
> >> work and guide me through raising the mast using the hoist system?
> >> Thanks
> >> Dennis
> >> 
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