[Rhodes22-list] need advice on reattaching the mast winch block

[Stephen Staum]

Ron,

When the Carol Lee was swamped, demasted & subsequently totaled in hurricane Irene, I was able to easily remove the mast winch block & transfer it to the Carol Lee 2. 

You never know. 

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

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On Sep 29, 2013, at 3:00 PM, Ron Lipton <ronald.lipton at gmail.com> wrote:

> I disagree with Stephen on this one. I retro fitted the system to the current 
> Version obtained from Stan a few years ago. The block should be installed 
> permanently using 3M5200. You never should have to remove it and you want 
> it securely adhered. 
> 
> Ron
> 
> On Sep 29, 2013, at 10:28, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Steve,
>> 
>> You don't use glue but sealant to prevent water incursion into the plywood/fiberglass sandwich that makes the deck.  I use 3M 4200 which is not permanent. Makes it easier to remove later. If the screw holes are stripped you can fill them w epoxy, redrill & reseat the mount plate. 
>> 
>> Stephen Staum
>> s/v Carol Lee 2
>> Needham, MA
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Sep 29, 2013, at 10:47 AM, The Iowan <s738996 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I have a year 2000 Rhodes 22 with IMF and a manual winch to hoist the mast. 
>>> The block on the foredeck that the winch is bolted onto has been dislodged. 
>>> It appears to be made of the same material as the deck and I believe was
>>> glued onto the deck along with two stud bolts that helped hold it in place. 
>>> What type of glue should I use to reattach  the block to the foredeck?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any advice someone might be able to give.
>>> 
>>> Steve – The Iowan
>>> 
>>> 
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