[Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast & Sail

[Stan Spitzer]

On 1/8/23 11:02 AM, Chris Geankoplis wrote:
> Thanks Mary and Rod!  We are sure looking forward to the change.
> Chris & Alice
> Enosis/Xenos
>
> On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 1:28 AM Rod Ellner via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
>> Have a GREAT trip Chris.  Enjoy WARM!
>>
>> Mary & Rod
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jan 3, 2023, at 1:49 PM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Glad to be able to help.  There are so many others with much deeper
>> knowledge, but I guess I have a trick or two left.  Wish I was Rhodes
>> sailing.  We head south form Beaufort NC down the ICW (mostly) on the other
>> boat in 10 days or 2 weeks.  Still no substitute for messing about in a
>> small boat.
>>> Chris
>>> Xenos
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jan 3, 2023, at 2:37 PM, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> Chris
>>>> Thanks for mechanical lesson.  I will most likely need that info
>> sometime soon.
>>>> Mitch
>>>> Thank you too. Although I don’t need the shroud length anymore since I
>> now have all the specs - thanks to Da List - I think Peter Nyberg.
>>>> Ric
>>>> Dadventure
>>>>
>>>> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
>>>> ric at stottarchitecture.com
>>>> O -631-283-1777
>>>> C- 516-965-3164
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> On Jan 3, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Chris Geankoplis <
>> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 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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