[Rhodes22-list] Main sticks being raised

[Hank]

Greg,

No disrepect intended to Lou, but I would not lube the sheaves at the top of
the masthead, or at the very least, be very careful what you use to lube
them.  Any oil or grease based lubricant will really attract dust and dirt
and will end up gumming up after awhile.  If your sheaves are not in the
best condition, consider replacing them with sheaves made with Delrin
sheaves with bronze bearing bushings.  If you can't find the right size at
WM or online, a good source for custom sheaves is www.zephyrwerks.com.  I
have used them adn they are really great.  The bushings are made so that
they never need lubrication.

Hank
On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:45 PM, Miracleboat <lsr3 at nyu.edu> wrote:

>
> Greg,
>
> I ve recently had similar issues.  I assume you have a standard main?
> Mine got hung up by a careless mistake of a twisted halyard return.  I use
> that common sail slide, boltrope lube in black spray can (forgot the name)
> I had to move my halyard end that goes to my rope clutch
> to the other side of the mast.   I had dropped the stick a few days before
> launch to repair a windex and didnt get the rigging correct when I raised
> it.
> check halyards  for wear also.
> lube sheeves at masthead when it comes down
>
> Sometimes it just needs a shake when raising ie: loosen tension then give a
> good hard pull to get any
> pockets out.
>
> hope this helps
> all the best
> Lou
>
>  s/vMiracles
> Brooklyn NY
>
> Greg PA wrote:
> >
> > 1979 that when I pull the main up it tends to get hung up. I eventually
> > get it, but it would be nice to just be able to pull it straight up. Two
> > questions:
> > 1) What can I do now to help.
> > 2) What can I do after Nov 1st when she comes out of the water?
> >
>
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