[Rhodes22-list] IMF Problem solved

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Glad to hear the repair went well and it's nice to see everyone pitching in to help including Stan.  Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Christopher P. Cowie    

4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20007
202.342.2711 ex.204 ● 202.342.2691 fax ● 202.270.1470 mobile
[ccowie at cowieassociates.com]


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email List
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 8:38 AM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Problem solved

Joe Camp and his buddy get the good deed of the year award for helping me fix my broken mail sail yesterday in the sweltering heat.  The problem was just as several of you speculated, the tab at the top of the sail had torn off its attachment.  It turned out that the repair could be done without removing the furling tube completely, it was pulled out just enough for the tube to be turned to access the spot we needed through the slot in the mast.
The bracket that the tab had been attached to was removed and two screws with washers were placed just below the tab through the reinforced part of the sail and into the furling tube.  Pictures are attached.  The vice grip pliers that someone had recommended were useful to keep tension on the sail while the first screw was placed.  Stan had recommended this as an acceptable fix for the problem.  One screw might had been sufficient, but we decided to put in two just to be safe.  So all is good and I have my boat back!!  I can't adequately express my appreciation to everyone on this list and especially to Joe for all the assistance given.

Susan Crane
Bohemia River
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