[Rhodes22-list] Tired of IMF

Wed Jul 7 17:42:32 EDT 2010

I make no claims as to expertise, but I have had only infrequent problems
with the IMF, and they are usually traceable to need for lubrication or
operator error.  I furl two handed with the aft end of the boom over the
starboard gunwale.  The mainsheet is slack at this point.  I pull the black
furling line with my right hand and maintain a slight tension with my left
on the blue outhaul line (also ensuring that the outhaul line stays out of
the cam cleat).  If the boom is level with the mast, the sail usually furls
without bunching.  

I keep my boat on a mooring, so even if it bunches, I wait until I am
moored, adjust the boom and repeat until I am satisfied.  I had my topping
lift marked for the perfect position to furl, but the mark wore off over the
winter.  I am still finding my way back to the proper adjustment for the
topping lift.

I lubricate when required with WD-40.  This can be done on the lower bearing
even when the mast is up.  Jam a bunch of paper towels in the mast slot
beneath the bushing to absorb the excess and use the straw to hit the wear
points.

Good luck

Jim Connolly
s/v Inisheer
'85 recycled '03

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Charles Nieman
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tired of IMF

Rummy

Best question I have heard asked of me .... I "found" this forum in October
of 07, but didn't think to ask all his experience until today .... guess I
am just a SLOOOOOOOOW learner .... that might explain why I have been
fighting this systenm for so long ...... 

Located in Dallas, Texas .... don't see very many Rhodes out here .... I
have lubricated parts ... tried to rig the outhaul the way Stan describes
and even tried some of the approaches noted in these responses (and don't
get me wrong ... I REALLY appreciate to massive response I am getting here)
.... nothing seems to help...the sail ALWAYS folds when pulling in and is
too thick when coming out  ..... 

> From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:02:51 -0400
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tired of IMF
> 
> Charlie,
> Yes, you are the only person on this planet that has problems with your 
> IMF. Where are you located? Perhaps a knowledgeable Rhodie would be
willing 
> to help figure out your problem? It could be a physical/mechanical problem

> or something as simple as a lack of understanding as to how it actually 
> works.
> Rest assured you will get many people with standard sails wishing to trade

> with you. DO NOT DO IT. Stan has a new IMF sail design which is 
> manufactured by Doyle that adds a batten to the sail and a little more
sail cloth. 
> It's a wonderful upgrade.
> One last question? Why did it take you fifteen years to find this forum to

> fix your problem?
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 7/7/2010 12:31:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> blue66corvette at hotmail.com writes:
> 
> 
> Apparently I am the only one in the world that has trouble with the IMF 
> .... I have FOUGHT this thing for 15 years ,.... the sail jambs when
coming 
> out, it takes all of my 235 pounds to pull it in, I have taken the mast 
> apart two or three times trying to understand and get it to work ....
currently 
> the edge of the sail has been worn by the mast and has torn along the seam

> .... I am apparently pretty stupid for not knowing how to use this, but it

> seems to me that sooner or later one decides to stop banging your head 
> against the wall just to see if the headache stops.... I wopuld be glad to

> listen to advise on how to make this work, but I am at the point that part
of 
> my problem is the duct tape holding the sail together, I HAVE to replace 
> the sail, and I can't see paying $800 for a new sail that is going to keep

> giving me headaches.....
> 
> 
> 
> Charlie
> 
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