Did your trailer survive?
If not - almost any trailer will do it - the boat is gutted. No hardware, no rigging, no interior.
It would definitely be a project.
If you do not rebuild your boat - I’m interested in parts.
Ric
Dadventure
PS would like to see a photo of the tree on the boat.
Hope the tree guy had insurance!
Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
ric at stottarchitecture.com
O -631-283-1777
C- 516-965-3164
> On Jan 17, 2023, at 5:24 PM, Tony Jonaitis via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> That boat did look pretty good, but you need a trailer to grab it.
>>> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tue, Jan 17, 2023 5:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast and Sail
>> Ouch!!!
> Mike parted out his ’86 boat
> The hull is in his yard about to be crushed and recycled.
> The hull looked pretty good although i didn’t look close. He’s in Quincy Mass
> Bet you could get it for a song. UP to MIke of course.
> If you are interested - give him a call.
> (508) 374-3974
> Ric
> Dadventure
>> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
>ric at stottarchitecture.com> O -631-283-1777
> C- 516-965-3164
>>>>> On Jan 17, 2023, at 3:07 PM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi Ric.
>>>> The trick I’ve learned with rigging the IMF is to get the inthaul line wrapped properly and to fasten the mainsail properly to the furling tube top and bottom (very taught). I’ve only had to do it twice so I’m probably consciously incompetent.
>>>> Do we know that the mast is extruded from the same die for furling and IMF? I would assume so but you know what they say about assumptions.
>>>> Need cleats on the bottom of the boom to secure the inhale and at the aft end for outhaul.
>>>> Happy to talk it through if you like.
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> Dave B
>>>>> On Dec 31, 2022, at 5:44 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Ric,
>>>>>> I don't recall anyone ever posting about a conversion from a 'standard' rig to an IMF rig in the past, so I'm not surprised by the lack of response to your questions. How many people have experience with both? Stan probably know the answers to some of your questions, but it seems unlikely that we'll hear from him on this.
>>>>>> I can answer one question: my IMF main has no batten (I'm pretty sure).
>>>>>> So, as you sail into uncharted territory (metaphorically speaking), I would encourage you to fully document the conversion process. If you could create a nice PDF document, it could find a place in the Document Library section.
>>>>>> --Peter
>>>>>>> On 2022-12-30, at 17:31:26 EST, Ric Stott 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
>>>> <a href="http://rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list">ric at
>>>> stottarchitecture.com</a>
>>>> O -631-283-1777
>>>> C- 516-965-3164
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <a
>>>> href="http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20221230/5b9e2573/attachment.jpeg"
>>>> target="_blank">IMG_0424.jpeg</a>
>>>>>>>>>>
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