[Rhodes22-list] Sail Removal

[Robert Allen]

Went for a sail today and looked at the assembly, looks straight forward except for one thing, what does one do with the furling line that runs through the boom?  appears the stop does not fit through the slot in the boom

> On Sep 13, 2019, at 8:56 PM, Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> wrote:
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> Good description
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> On Sep 13, 2019, at 8:00 PM, Olivier Hecht <oehecht at gmail.com<mailto:oehecht at gmail.com>> wrote:
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> 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.
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> On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 12:48 PM Robert Allen <rca02536 at gmail.com<mailto:rca02536 at gmail.com>> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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>   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.
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> 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.
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> 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,
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> Thanks all,
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> Bob Allen
> s/v air force
> East Falmouth, MA