I used McLube on both the IMF and the Genny--both roll out/in very nicely.  I did learn that the IMF is very sensitive to the topping lift setting, which is not surprising.  Stan's outhaul car design requires the foot of the sail and the boom to be very parallel.

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of David Bradley
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Lifting the Mast off of the Boat

McLube - I think a teflon spray - works great.

Dave B

> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:26 PM, Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Jerry’s post reminds me of a question I meant to ask the group:  is there a proper way of lubricating the black round parts that rotate inside the furling tubes (sorry, I don’t know the nomenclature — bearings?) so that the furling operation is smoother and doesn’t bind, especially the mainsail?  I thought that while mine is apart, I’d see what I could do about that.  Or maybe lubrication is not called for, perhaps just wiping them clean.  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Frank Goldsmith
> s/v Mary Bess (1985/2000 Rhodes 22)
> Lake Keowee, SC
> 
> 
>> On Mar 16, 2021, at 9:17 PM, cjlowe at sssnet.com wrote:
>> 
>> I drop and raise my mast bundle every year, at my dock, on the water. 
>> That being said, I dock at a well protected marina, little wind and no waves.
>> If where you dock has similar conditions you should be fine. The 
>> first thing is to see if you can maneuver 26 feet of mast from boat 
>> to the dock where you have 55 feet of space that is level to hold the 
>> mast and remove the furling tube. When working above water, anything 
>> dropped is usually forfeited. Your idea of removing the boom and head 
>> sail is a good one, that extra weight and bulk is not your friend. 
>> Think about replacing the inhaul line while you have it apart. Count 
>> the amount of wraps of inhaul line on the furling tube and note the 
>> direction of the wrap. Seek the proper lubricant for the bearings and 
>> coat them well. Now is a good time to replace lights( anchor, 
>> spreader, deck,etc. Check the spreader bushings and bolt and 
>> windvane. I'm sure I forgot a few things, maybe others will chime in.
>> 
>> 
>> Jerry Lowe
>> S/V Country Rhodes '86
>> 
>> 
>> George,
>>> I was on a sailing adventure with our R22 in Key West a couple years 
>>> ago and had a problem with ripped sail. I made the decision to motor 
>>> back to the marina that we had originally launched from and try to 
>>> repair it myself before continuing on (we were attempting to sail to 
>>> Dry Tortuga). Like Joe mentioned, I pulled into the slip bow forward 
>>> and retrieved the mast crutch and GB raising system from the truck. 
>>> I lowered the mast by myself with no problems and while I could lift 
>>> the mast and furler myself, it was too awkward to maneuver off the 
>>> boat alone.  My better half guided one end while I carried it onto 
>>> the dock. Disassembly, repair and reassembly took place right there 
>>> in front of the boat. Thankfully, the repair wasn't that hard and we 
>>> were able to get back underway the next morning.
>>> 
>>> I tied the jib furler to the main and carried both off at the same time.
>>> I'm going to estimate the mast (in mast furler) and jib together 
>>> weighed approximately 120- 140#. That's a very general guess. You 
>>> mentioned you're taking your furler down separately so that should 
>>> make the rig weigh a bit less.
>>> 
>>> The boat community being what it is, I had no shortage of those 
>>> willing to lend a hand at the dock. You should be fine at the dock 
>>> and not having to pull your boat out.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Mike
>>> SV Emma B
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 5:35 AM Gmorganflier 
>>> <gmorgan.flier at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Question for those who might have done this.
>>>> 
>>>> I want to take my sails in for cleaning and repair. I’ve never 
>>>> removed my sails, so this is going to be all new for me. I have the 
>>>> CDI II furler, so my plan is to lower and remove my 175 genie with 
>>>> the mast up. I then plan to remove the boom, lower the mast, 
>>>> disconnect the shouds and disconnect the CDI furler from the mast.
>>>> I have no clue how heavy the mast with the furled main is. Can one 
>>>> person lift the mast with the furled main or will I need help?
>>>> 
>>>> My boat is on a mooring. There are some logistical problems with 
>>>> pulling my boat out of the water....the water depth is too shallow 
>>>> at my club’s ramp.
>>>> Would I be crazy to attempt this with the boat tied to my club’s 
>>>> dock or pulled up on the shore?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for any advice on how to best accomplish this.
>>>> 
>>>> George Morgan
>>>> S/V Knotty Lady 1986
>>>> Lake Waccamaw NC
>>>> 
>>>> 
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