[Rhodes22-list] Sail Removal

[Olivier Hecht]

My mainsail simply slid into a groove (there’s a bead sewn into the sail)
in the furling tube and was secured at each end with a very small machine
screw.

On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 12:48 PM Robert Allen <rca02536 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
>     Well, Summer is almost over and time for securing the boat is almost
> upon me.  Need to remove the sails for some repair and cleaning.  Been
> reviewing the archives regarding sail removal, and still have a couple of
> questions for those who have done it.
>
> Mainsail:  it appears that after disconnecting the boom, the IMF assembly
> simply pulls out of the mast.  How is the sail removed from the furling
> tube? (I know it may be obvious once I have the sail out, but i’m not to
> that point yet).  any instructions/pointers/hints/etc, is much appreciated.
> along with tips for reinstalling the IMF assembly.
>
> Headsail:  I have the GB furling system and will probably be replacing it
> with CDI, so I suppose it doesn’t matter what I do with the jib halyard
> attached to the GB furling tube. With that in mind, any info on headsail
> removal and CDI installation would also be appreciated.  If you’re coming
> to annapolis for the boat show, we can discuss both procedures,
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Bob Allen
> s/v air force
> East Falmouth, MA