[Rhodes22-list] Jammed IMF:(

[David Bradley]

Agree that adjusting the topping lift to get the boom level is key. Make sure the furling lime below the boom isn't caught. You might try a can of McLube SailKote to lubricate the area where the sail and lines bind. 

Dave

On May 11, 2013, at 1:21 PM, "marlangreen at gmail.com" <marlangreen at gmail.com> wrote:

> I was out yesterday on Chesapeake bay. When I was trying to furl the main I
> was getting it bunched up and then I remembered a post from a week or two
> ago about the topping lift.
> 
> I checked the light and it was too tight. I loosened it. Pulled out the
> main and then furled it again and all went perfectly. It seems (according
> to Stan if I remember correctly) that have the boom to high will bind the
> main when trying to furl it.
> 
> Perhaps this happened the last time your main was furled and now you are
> dealing with the consequences. Could lowering the boom to as low as
> possible while at the dock on a windless day and then pulling out the main
> be the way to correct your problem? I don't know, but it might be worth a
> try.
> 
> Marlan
> 
> 
> On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Theodore Boender <boendert at me.com> wrote:
> 
>> Guys and gals,
>> 
>> Epic sailing yesterday on a warm spring day in Boston harbor was ruined by
>> jammed IMF:( Yes, I skipped out of work on a Friday to go sailing:)
>> 
>> I pulled like hell and tried different points is sail to no avail. The
>> sail would only come 1/4 of the way out.
>> 
>> What's a rookie like me to do? Should I take the mast down and inspect on
>> the ground? Any advice?
>> 
>> Good news was the genny by itself worked well on most points of sail and
>> we still had an awesome time getting to know the new boat. I am loving
>> every minute!
>> 
>> Any advice?
>> 
>> Ted
>> S/v AIRPOWER
>> R22 1991/2013
>> Boston, MA
>> 
>> 
>> 
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