[Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast & Sail

[Chris Geankoplis]

I know parts are hard to come by for the bushings. Over the years I have
had to make several sets. The last, several years ago. This was done over
in Spain so I don’t have the measurements. The technique involves using  a
drill press and a couple of hole saws. The material is a small piece of
thick Starboard about 1 1/4” thick. Cut the first larger plug ( about 1/8”
larger than the OD of the furling tube. Secure this plug and shave it down
with a smaller holesaw slightly larger than the ID of the tube). Stop short
by an 1/8 of an inch so you create a “drum or plug “ with a lip. Slip a
long 1/4” bolt through the hole and secure it with nuts and lock washers so
it won’t spin. Attach to the drill mandrill and using a rasp/file/ abrasive
bevel the shaft so the smaller end just slips easily into the tube part way
down. The last step is to cut the plug lengthwise through the existing hole
with a very fine band saw or I’ve used a fine jig saw blade with a minimal
kerf. Since everything is set up, make a couple of spares, just remember
where you put them when you need to replace them in a few years down the
road/Rhode. Good luck.

Chris Geankoplis
Xenos

On Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at 2:13 PM Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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!
> >
> > 
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> > ric at stottarchitecture.com
> > O -631-283-1777
> > C- 516-965-3164
> >
> >
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