[Rhodes22-list] Adding wraps to IMF with mast up

[Donald Simons]

 Jerry,
I have dealt with this before.  If you need another wrap or two on the furling drum, I found that it can be done with the mast up.
I taped a string to the end of the furling line and pulled it out of the boom through the hole in the forward end of the boom.  Disconnect the string.  It will be used for pulling the furling line back thru the boom.  I used a bendable piece of wire to fish the tail of the furling line around the drum a turn or two.  A pair of needle-nose pliers can help too.  Then re-attach the string and pull it out the aft hole in the boom.  A piece of wire that will hold a bend and some patience are the keys to doing this.
I hope this helps.
Don,  Ithaca, NY
    On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 11:42:07 AM EDT, jerry.keybl <jerry.keybl at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Thanks Stephen.  Yes, i have the sunbrella triangle out as well as a few
inches of the canvas sails.  I was hoping I wouldn't have to drop the sail.

I have the boat on a mooring at the Hawthorne Cove marina in Salem.

Thanks,
Jerry


Stephen Staum-2 wrote
> Welcome to ‘da list Jerry.  There should be the uv triangle sticking out
> of
> the mast. This is normal. If there is more than that I think you need the
> mast down & slide the assembly out of the mast to get additional wraps
> around the hub.  I replaced my boom mount this year & made sure to wrap
> enough line when assembling.
> 
> Where do you keep your boat?  I was at Squantum Yacht Club in Quincy for
> 14
> years & am now at Hingham Shipyard Marina.  Good to have another Rhodes in
> MA.
> 
> Stephen Staum
> s/v Carol Lee 2
> Needham, MA
> 
> On Tue, Jul 23, 2019 at 11:24 AM Jerry Keybl <

> jerry.keybl@

> > wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm a new (to me) Rhodes owner - I picked up my boat "Blue Beyond" from
>> Stan at the end of June.  After doing a few projects on land, I launched
>> the boat about a week ago.
>>
>> After sailing a few times, I noticed that the sail doesn't fully furl
>> into
>> the mast - i think it is about a turn short.  The furling line is fully
>> extended.  I think another wrap or two around the furler would fix the
>> problem.
>>
>> I am now on a mooring and would really rather not drop the mast to
>> correct.  Has anyone been able to / have thoughts on adding a wrap with
>> the
>> mast up?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Jerry
>> S/V Blue Beyond
>> Salem MA
>>
> -- 
> Stephen Staum
> Pariser Industries, Inc.





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