Roger,
I would say no and no. Which means he may have a lifetime supply on hand. - rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 3:42 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast Assembly Needed

Rob,

Do IMF masts wear out with use?  Are IMF masts more susceptible to getting bent?

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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> On May 10, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>
> ?Roger,
> Good question.  Last time I was at the plant there were a ton of masts round back.  Some in good shape and some, not so. I wonder how many GB goes through?  Probably haven't made any new boats in years land most of the recycle boats already have masts?  - rob
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:28 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast Assembly Needed
>
> Hi All,
>
> So, according to the date stamp on that archived message, there have been no new IMF masts produced at least since August, 2008?  How in the world has Stan been able to stay in business for another 12-1/2 + years without production on such a critical component?  This story is hard to believe.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
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>
> From: Michael D. Weisner<mailto:mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:13 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast Assembly Needed
>
> I believe that Stan had said that he owned the extrusion die for the IMF
> mast.
>
> Unfortunately, I also remember a discussion that the die had been lost by
> the manufacturer and there are no more IMF masts being produced.
>
> See the archives at:
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2008-August/052766.html
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I'd rather be sailing :~)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Lowe,
> Rob
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 11:56 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>; Donald Simons
> <borderfolle at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast Assembly Needed
>
> I don't think I knew Stan owned the IMF extrusion.  Learn something every
> day. - rob
>
>
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Donald
> Simons via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 9, 2021 10:57 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Mast Assembly Needed
>
> Contacting Stan is the only way to go since the IMF extrusion is owned
> exclusively by Stan and he is the only one who has the masts made.  Dwyer
> was the supplier for the standard rig.  Unfortunately, you will probably
> need a number of items including the tube that the sail attaches to and
> possibly a sail repair.  So sorry for the damage, but fortunately, this can
> all be fixed.
> Don Simons,  Ithaca, NY
>    On Sunday, May 9, 2021, 10:30:32 AM EDT, Peter Nyberg
> <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>
> Ouch.  I assume we're talking about an IMF mast.  I've always assumed that
> these were manufactured by Dwyer (<http://>www.dwyermast.com
> <http://www.dwyermast.com/>).  I doubt they can sell you one, but it
> wouldn't hurt to ask.  I'm guessing the company recently changed ownership,
> since they moved from Connecticut to Bristol, RI, so if you do call, they
> may have no idea what you're even talking about.
>
> If you're forced to go with a non-IMF mast, then I'm pretty sure Dwyer could
> sell you something suitable.
>
> Please keep the group informed about how this turns out.
>
> Peter Nyberg
> Coventry, CT
> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>
>> On May 9, 2021, at 9:35 AM, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Rhodies,
>>
>> My marina had an accident yesterday launching my new boat. The driver
>> "forgot" he was launching a sailboat and backed into the travel lift!
>>
>> I already have an email in to Stan. Anybody have any ideas if he
>> doesn't have one?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Thanks and Stay Well,
>> Stephen Staum
>> Needham, MA
>> --
>
>