[Rhodes22-list] Hunter IMF

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At the Cedar Point Boat Show, we took a sail on a new 36' Hunter with IMF.  
The rig is fractional, so the mainsail provides most of the power.

After turning at the end of the boom, the main outhaul runs forward inside 
the boom, down the mast and back to the cabin mounted 2-speed winches.  The 
furling line follows the same path.  For reinforcement, there are struts on either 
side of the mast that are attached just above the boom joint.  Using the 
winches to unfurl and furl in 10 knot winds, the system worked flawlessly.

The boat is well balanced under jib and main and the helm response is 
impressive.  However, to make room for a berth under the cockpit, the seat-backs are 
shallow.  With a cockpit about the same length as the R22, but less comfort in 
the seating, Upper Management still prefers our R22.

Fred