[Rhodes22-list] Roller furling part

[Frank Goldsmith]

That is great to hear.  Thanks, Steve.  I’ll ask for your number if I need more of an explanation when I start exploring it.  

Frank


> On Oct 24, 2022, at 2:37 PM, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Frank,
> 
> I had the same problem a few years ago on the Carol Lee 2.  The piece fell
> off while we were sailing and it was hard to roll the genoa.  Since the
> boat was on the mooring midseason I needed a quick easy fix.  After
> removing the remaining 1/2 plate I bought a cap for 1/2" PVC pipe
> (available at any good hardware store).  I drilled a hole in the middle of
> the cap approximately 1/8" wide to accommodate the forestay.  I cut the cap
> in half so I could place it over the forestay with the genoa assembly
> lifted up a few inches.  I also sliced a 4" piece of 3/8" ID nylobraid
> (reinforced flexible pvc tubing - also available in a good hardware store)
> and slid it over the forestay above the cap.  The split cap was then
> secured with a stainless steel hose clamp (available guess where?)  The
> nylobraid was slid into the cap and into the furler pipe acting as a pivot
> point and centering bearing.  All the materials cost less than $5 and it
> worked so well that I kept it that way and sold the boat years later with a
> spare split cap on board to use when the old one wears out.  The cap rests
> on the top of the forestay crimped fitting and the whole assembly pivots on
> it.  Call me if you need a better explanation of this easy fix.  Email
> directly for my number.
> 
> * Thanks and Stay Well,*
> 
> *Stephen Staum*
> *s/v Pinafore*
> 
> *Needham, MA*
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 8:08 AM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com <mailto:goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> 
>> Listmates,
>> 
>> The bottom end of the roller furling apparatus on my Rhodes has suffered
>> damage, as shown in the attached photos.  Does anyone know where I can
>> obtain a replacement for the black circular part that has broken in half?
>> And does anyone know what materials it is made of, in case I can find
>> someone to make a replacement?  Possibly Delrin?
>> 
>> I’m happy to order a new part from Stan, of course, if that’s an option.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Frank
>> 
>> Frank Goldsmith
>> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
>> Fairview, NC
>> Lake Keowee, SC
>> 
>> 
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