[Rhodes22-list] Imf part

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Hi Barry,

If you can find it, Delrin (polyoxymethylene or acetal) would be a better material for your “doughnut” vs Starboard.  Delrin is more rigid, has lower water absorption, better abrasion resistance, and low coefficient of friction.  It is commonly used in bearing and support structure applications.

Roger Pihlaja 
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978
Sanford, MI
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> On Dec 30, 2023, at 9:33 AM, BARRY RUEHLEN <RUEHBL at msn.com> wrote:
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> Ric,
> Good thought. We have gone a long, long way in our restoration project. (hence the new name to be - Perserverance) This is not time to skimp. I have very good McGiver skills but I will reach out to Charles today.
> Best,
> BARRY
> sv Perserverance '87
> Pine Island, Fl
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:14 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Imf part
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> Happy New Year Rhodies.
> Barry - I purchased a used IMF mast that had the same kind of bushings to hold the furler tube in place.
> Funky.
> I contacted Charles Gabriel (charles.gabriel at gmail.com) And sold me the updated furler guts - much better design.
> It consisted of the bottom bracket, a top donut and the Boom Connector, and al new lines..
> Good luck with your project.  It's a great boat!
> Ric
> Sv Dadventure
> Hampton Bays, NY
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> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> O -631-283-1777
> C- 516-965-3164
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