[Rhodes22-list] Pop top slider and IMF mast

[Michael D. Weisner]

Rob,

It is an interesting solution to the problem.  The hole sure does look ugly.
Maybe you can make an interesting filler, particularly to protect toes from
cuts on the sharp edges whould you need to stand in the area.

Mike
s/v <-- NoName --> ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY



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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 3:00 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Cc: Griffith, Sandra
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Pop top slider and IMF mast

This is the first year I've owned a boat with the IMF, and I forgot to
install the slider when raising the mast.  Da List advice was to drop the
mast to install the slider, but I was too lazy to do so, especially in the
slip on the water.  So I pondered it a bit and decided to cut a slot in the
mast.  I figured the standard main had a slot for the gooseneck, so why not
the IMF?  In deciding the location, I didn't want to put it in the travel
path of the slider (so it wouldn't fall out unexpectedly), didn't want to
interfere with the IMF function, and didn't want to comprise the strength of
the mast.  Attached are photos of what I came up with.  I put the cut at the
very base of the mast.  It's below the normal travel path and is not in an
area of the mast where there is any bending moment.  The mast at this point
is entirely resting on the mast through bolt and the edge of the mast.

To install, I put the slider against the mast and rested the bottom on the
top of the cabin and marked the top (black marks in the photo) and the
outside edges.  Now cutting was a pain.  I used a bare hacksaw blade held in
my hands since I brought a regular hacksaw and there wasn't room for it.  A
handle that allows one end of the blade to be exposed would have been
helpful.  I didn't have to cut all the way to the marks since you can sort
of wedge the slider up and in at some point.

With the pop top now attached, the slider sits even higher up the mast so it
doesn't catch on the slot.  I'll take a picture of the installed slider
tomorrow.  Best part of this I didn't have to drop the mast and now I can
install or remove the slider at any time.

Rob
S/V (still no name)
1992 Rhodes 22


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