[Rhodes22-list] Jammed IMF:(

[Theodore Boender]

Boom was level. I could see where the sail looked like it was bunched up. Furling line was working well in order to bring sail back in. 

On May 11, 2013, at 1:56 PM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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