[Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast & Sail

[Mitch Mitchell]

Hi Ric, I too have an IMF mast and boom that I got from a boat that was
being destroyed and I would love to replace my 1990 continental with the
IMF but haven't had time to do it or been able to find anyone that could do
it. I believe the old shrouds are still with the mast so I could try and
measure them. (not sure if the boats are exactly the same) I did measure
the masts and they seem identical in overall length. I also have the roller
furling tube for the forestay but I haven't been able to find the bushings
that the forestay goes through. The furling tube on the older boat has a
slot in it and the jib slides up through the slot like a bolt rope. My 1990
furling tube is round and the jib slides over it like a sock.
Any information you find I would love to hear about it! Thanks, Mitch
I attached some images of the bushing at the top of roller furling tube.

On Fri, Dec 30, 2022 at 5:31 PM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:

> Happy New Year Rhodies !
> I have a few questions - - -
> Sorry if I’m repeating myself.
> I received favorable replies to my previous question about the value of
> the change.
> To reiterate.
> I have the opportunity to convert my 1986 Continental Rig to and IMF mast
> and main sail.
> There is a mast for sale in Mass. for $500  and a mainsail somewhere else
> for $400.
> The mast, spreaders, furling tube  and boom are apparently complete except
> for the shrouds.
> I happen to have a spare set of shrouds from yet another Continual style
> mast I have.
> The Sail is 2009 vintage.  I assume it will cast a few hundred dollars in
> spare parts or part changes, like the pop top connector, electrical/lights
> connector changes, etc.
> Questions:
> Are the shrouds the same for both Continental and IMF masts?
> Any other parts I should be aware of that might need replacing?
> Where can I find IMF sail rigging guide?
> Is there a vertical batten in all or just some of them?
> Are they flat or round?
> Does that matter?
> Any issues with old sails and furling?
> Thank you and  HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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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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