[Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast

[David Talbot]

Have an imf
I am going to use a 2x4 gin pole to lower with 2 helpers


On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM, Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you look here (http://rhodes22.org/doclib/index.html) you will find the
> rhodes 22 owner's manual with instructions on how to raise or lower an IMF
> mast without Stan's mast hoist setup.
>
> Hank
>
> On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 11:07 AM Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>
> > David,
> > Do you have the standard main or IMF?  It does make a difference.  As
> > noted, the standard main can be lowered by hand if need be.  I've used
> the
> > boat trailer wince attached to a halyard as an assist.  The IMF most
> > certainly requires a mast crane assist.  Have any photos or you set up?
> > Photos always help. - rob
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > David Talbot
> > Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 10:49 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast
> >
> > Thanks very helpful all
> > Appreciate the time and feedback
> >
> > On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 10:39 PM, <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> >
> > > David,
> > >
> > > Two persons can easily raise or lower the original non-IMF from the
> bow.
> > > There is no need for a mast crane.  It is really not that heavy and
> > > the second person is there for safety and when you need to change your
> > > grip at about 30 degrees from the horizontal.  The mast and genoa
> > > combo are easily supported by the bow pulpit.
> > >
> > > If you have the IMF mast, the weight is considerably greater.  The IMF
> > > rig is best raised or lowered from a mast crutch located in the stern.
> > > The crutch helps to start raising or finish lowering at a point that
> > > is well above the horizontal (about 30 degrees).  The crutch reduces
> > > the effort required by the mast crane to start raising or finish
> > > lowering the mast assembly.  If the mast was perfectly horizontal it
> > > would be nearly impossible to use the crane.  Using a crane system
> > > requires a single individual, although a second is recommended for
> > > safety and in case lines or shrouds get caught during the process.
> > >
> > > I have raised and lowered the IMF rig without the benefit of a crane
> > > system with four strong guys and two six packs of beer.
> > > Unfortunately, even increasing the beer ratio would not enable two
> > > persons to safely lower an IMF rig without a crane.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> > > Nissequogue River, NY
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > > David Talbot
> > > Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 5:33 PM
> > > To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast
> > >
> > > Any suggestions out there for a 2-person lowering?
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