[Rhodes22-list] Bud - Huh?

[budconnor]

Ed,
  I did keep the boom level (and lower) while I was operating the IMF.
Though, when I realized the sail was bunching up, first about 2/3 the way up,
then every where else, I decided several beers were in order, instead
of a rum and coke.   Looking at it, the main looks like it slouching, with
no tension at the top.

-Bud

----- Original Message -----
From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:19:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  Bud - Huh?

> 
> 
> Bub:
> 
> You are 'assuming' that you have to drop the mast to find the problem.  And
> I am not saying that what Commodore Spitzer said is not what is going on,
> but the foot of the IMF can bind if the mast is not slightly tilted down
> from the horizontal.  
> 
> Again, go back and reread Rik's and Rummy's comments.  If it is binding
> causing the foot building too much volume on the wrap around you will have
> the results that you stated.  Once it is over wrapped too thick it is hard
> to fix until you get sail out and lower the boom!  As per Rik's and Rummy's
> directions!  
> 
> What Commodore Spitzer stated may be the problem, but it does not take
> lowering the boom to find if it is what Rik and Rummy first thought.
> 
> May I quote Commodore Spitzer in his instruction manual for the Rhodes 22
> IMF Mainsail, "Set the lift line so boom stays horizontal as sail
> disappears."  With an additiona quote, "It is good practice to turn the boat
> into the wind (as you would have to do with a convetional sail anyway) at
> such an angle that the boom is slightly off to starboard, so the sail exits
> or enters the mast slot freely."
> 
> Again, go back and try the simple test first.  If it is what the test shows,
> then have a Rum and Coke.  If it proves that Commodore Spitzer is correct,
> go home and have a Rum and Coke.
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> Rummy's backyard event for Rhodies will test if they are 'able to sail
> within a program, demanding concentration, personal achievement, endurance,
> discipline, seaworthiness, social compliance, sense of community,
> adaptation, humour and friendship and a mind for exploration.'
> 
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