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Have a GREAT trip Chris. Enjoy WARM! Mary & Rod Sent from my iPhoneSee the original archive post
> 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. 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