[Rhodes22-list] Furled sails at dock

[Todd Zumach]

John,

With a name taken after a great Philosopher, it is only appropriate that you
closed with a statement from a great movie.  Join the quest for our grail;
greater knowledge of the R22.

Capn' Z  (my favorite cereal as a child was named after another famous
character; Capn' Crunch.  I am not a captain and neither was he.)
s/v Zephyrus
Phillips, WI

On 7/24/06, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> John,
>
> The ability to furl the Genny is a very key part of the definition of a
> properly equipped sailing craft.  The IMF is manna from Heaven.  The ability
> to respond quickly to changes in wind and weather is simplified with either
> or both systems.  Stan can provide a boat in either config.  No other
> manufacturer even makes the IMF an option on a 22' boat.  One aftermarket
> mast producer has IMF only for boats 30' plus in length.
>
> When the wind gets too high or gusty, the sails should be trimmed.  On the
> IMF, the area reduced or trimmed is at the top of the mast, progressing
> downward, no different from reefing, except that the process is considerably
> easier to accomplish.  I have not heard of any greater wear factor on a sail
> using IMF.  The sail deploys and stows easily if it is done properly.  Ask
> Stan if the IMF makes the R22 'top heavy', underway or at the dock, and if
> it has any material impact on safety or performance.  I think not, but he
> will tell you straight.
>
> As you gather together the gems of wisdom from the various boat dealers,
> and there are many, remember that you will get your Rhoads information
> straight from 'the man'.  Do not get stymied by 'paralysis by analysis".
>
> R,
>
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
> >Sent: Jul 24, 2006 6:36 PM
> >To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Furled sails at dock
> >
> >Hi folks,
> >
> >I've been reading up on the in-mast furling system used in
> >conjunction with a jib furler for sail storage on the Rhodes.  I read
> >somewhere that there may be a concern for the rigging with all that
> >weight aloft for long periods in heavy winds, especially since the
> >mainsail weight is carried much higher on the mast than boom furling.
> >
> >Do y'all have any thoughts on whether there may be increased wear or
> >other factors when all the sails are furled in this way?
> >
> >Cheers!
> >
> >John Lock
> >
> >"If she weighs the same as a duck, then she's made of wood!"
> >
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