[Rhodes22-list] Sail Removal

[Stephen Staum]

Undo the stop knot.

On Sun, Sep 15, 2019 at 5:10 PM Robert Allen <rca02536 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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> > On Sep 13, 2019, at 8:00 PM, Olivier Hecht <oehecht at gmail.com<mailto:
> oehecht at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> <mailto: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
>
> --
Stephen Staum
Pariser Industries, Inc.