[Rhodes22-list] IMF Stubborn

[Michael Hellyar]

thanks Jerry. Question. So how quickly can it be reefed in given your suggestions. Again I'm thinking more about when one needs to douse the main quickly

Mike Hellyar
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On Jul 20, 2013, at 11:03 AM, cjlowe at sssnet.com wrote:

>  There are several things that affect the furling of the IMF. First , 
> the sail tube rotates counterclockwise to let out the sail . The wind
> should be coming over the port side of the boat to assist in pulling the
> sail out on unfurling, and smoothing the sail for furling . The boom
> should be lower on the aft end when furling , also helps smooth the sail
> and lessen bunching on the furling tube. Make sure the outhaul line is
> threaded right, and lube all blocks and turning points with sailcoat or
> similar lube. Good Luck
> 
> Jerry Lowe
> 
> S/V Country Rhodes '86
> 
> 
> Having a h _ _ _  of a time with the main not furling evenly along the
>> tube
>> resulting in bunching up and poor reefing or raising the main. Very
>> concerned about ability to reef quickly as in droppng the main when coming
>> into a harbor, dock  or mooring or other emergency. Gooseneck is new just
>> out of the box. Sail is crisp used very little by previous owner. Is there
>> a
>> recommended furling direction for the tube ? Reefing requires a lot of
>> muscle. Thanks everyone
>> 
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