Hey John,
                About 5 years I had to do an emergency repair with the boat in Mexico. I used a couple of ss hose clamps and drilled a small hole in each clamp as extra security. That was about 5,000 sailing miles ago and no problem.
Chris Geankoplis
ENOSIS

On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 6:44 PM John Carlson via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Some of you might remember my trouble with the main sail not wholly
> unfurling. The sail was worn and damaged in a few spots. My son and I
> removed the sail, photographing every step of the way and putting pieces of
> hardware into labeled baggies. I sent the sail off to sailcare for
> refurbishment. Anyway, we tried putting the sail back on the furling tube
> and ran into trouble immediately.
>
> The main is attached to the furling tube at the top and bottom by
> stainless bands (or possibly referred to as "eye straps"?) that are screwed
> in place. We can't find those. Photos are attached.
>
> I don't see these listed on http://www.rhodes22parts.com <
> http://www.rhodes22parts.com/>, except perhaps with the entire furling
> tube replacement. I'm very happy to order directly from general boats, but
> I don't need the whole tube assembly.
>
> Does anyone know where I might order replacements?
>
>
> --
> John Carlson
> S/V Lillipelli (2004/2012)
> Lake Waco, Texas
>
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