[Rhodes22-list] raising the mast
Ellner
ellner at pressenter.com
Thu Jul 2 21:03:01 EDT 2009
Bob and Kathy Quinn wrote:
> Apparently raising from the bow must have been standard practice in the late 80's as that is how the PO taught me to raise and lower the mast on our 88. If you recall, when I pulled it for a hurricane about fifteen or so years ago, the wind had come up and we struggled. My then son-in-law and I managed to lower it and get her safely on the tailer but the next day I was on the phone to the factory ordering the hoist system. Worth every penny in my humble opinion.
>
> Back on the list.
>
> Bob and Kathy in Florida
> Awaiting the arrival of the new "NoKaOi" R22
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:44:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] raising the mast
>
> Rummy,
> You know we've had this discussion before (and never mind discussing it
> again) and that I do my standard mast towards the stern. On your bow
> method, you can attach your mast to the mast step and it will lay on the
> pulpit? Seems awfully front (top?) heavy to me. I also do not have a
> traveler bar, but a traveler wire, but I expect I could grab that the
> same way. - rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> R22RumRunner at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:12 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] raising the mast
>
> Richard,
> Great. I think you will find my six pack method just what you are
> looking
> for. I don't have the mast crane, but also have the IMF. I always lower
> the
> mast toward the bow and raise it the same way. I have the mast out over
> the
> pulpit and connect the base to the attachment on the deck but not
> tightening the bolt quite yet. I attach the traveler bar between the
> two rear
> stays. I also attach the two forward lower shrouds at this time. I grab
> the
> traveler bar and pull toward the stern. At the same time the two
> stronger guys
> are lifting the mast from the bow manually. It will come up much easier
>
> than you expected and once you reach a certain point the two attached
> stays
> will prevent it from going from side to side. Once up someone needs to
> attach
> the forward stay and then the rear stays. If you have the CDI flexible
> furler, you can attach it prior to raising the mast. The GBI furler
> (aluminum
> tube type) will require attachment after the mast is up. I call it the
> six
> pack method because once up each person gets two cans of cold beer for
> helping. I always try to find the most level spot in the parking lot.
> :)
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 7/2/2009 12:10:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> richard at macarthurlawfirm.com writes:
>
>
> I answered on my iphone and I'm not sure it went through so I'll try
> again
> from my computer. It's an IMF mast and I don't have a crane. It's a
> 1988 (I
> believe it was bought from the builder after it was refurbished in
> 1995).
> The boat will be at my home on Anchor Bay which is part of Lake St.
> Clair,
> which is part of the waterway between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. I don't
>
> know
> of any owners in the area.
>
> R22RumRunner wrote:
>
>>
>> Before I answer your questions, we need to know if you have the mast
>>
>
>
>> raising crane? Is you boat equipped with the IMF or the standard main
>> sail? What
>> year is your boat and what part of the country do you keep the boat?
>>
> It's
>
>> very possible that you may have a Rhodes owner next door that would
>>
> be
>
>> willing to help you the first time.
>>
>> Rummy
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 7/1/2009 12:27:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> Richard at MacArthurLawFirm.com writes:
>>
>> Just bought a Rhodes 22 and we're ready to put the mast up. Frankly
>>
> I'm
>
>> nervous about it, being 75 years old I'm not sure I've got the
>>
> strength
>
>> and my co owner is younger and weighs about 150 pounds. I'll get my
>> son, 45 and 200 ponds, to help. Is there any benefit in tying a line
>>
> to
>
>> the mast below the spreaders and pulling aft from the ground behind
>>
> the
>
>> boat? This wouldn't help when the mast is horizontal but it may
>>
> when
>
>> it's up a few degrees.
>>
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Bob & Kathy
Welcome back......We, too, went from the 6-pack (Armstrong) method to
the mast hoist system of Stan's......(our son in law lives too far away!)
Mary & Rod
Have a Wonderful 4th everyone!!
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