[Rhodes22-list] IMF

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Thanks for the advise. I'll try the suggestions this weekend. I had the issue intermittently last year but now it's all the time. 


John Waldhausen

> On May 19, 2014, at 5:38 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I agree with Rummy's advice with a couple of slight variations.
> 
> I would use a lubricant like McLube Sailkote which won't attract 
> grit. We find our main furls better with the boom slightly below 
> level (try both).
> 
> Keep only the lightest of pressure on the outhaul. Just enough to 
> keep it from hanging up on anything and to keep the sail from flogging.
> 
> Is this a new problem? I'm assuming you haven't made any changes to 
> your furling line.
> 
> Best of luck,
> Mary Lou
> 1998 R22  Fretless
> (recycled 1998)
> Rock Hall, MD
> 
> At 07:33 AM 5/19/2014, you wrote:
>> John,
>> There are several reasons this could happen. First thing is to lubricate
>> the lower bearing with WD-40 or some other marine lubricant. With  the
>> bearing moving freely, unfurl the main sail, keeping pressure on 
>> both  lines. Once
>> fully extended, raise the boom to just above level. Keeping pressure  on
>> the outhaul, furl the main. It should roll up nice and tight. If 
>> not, perhaps
>> there is an experienced Rhodie near you that can help.
>> Another possible reason for this happening is that the sail itself is not
>> stretched tightly from top of furling tube to bottom. I've seen where the
>> strap  at the top has broken. This is an easy fix with the mast down.
>> 
>> Rummy
>> 
>> 
>> In a message dated 5/18/2014 7:59:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>> 
>> I am  having trouble with my mainsail IMF. I cannot get the entire sail to
>> furl. The  head furls completely but the tack does not. I have tried to
>> adjust the  topping lift but no success. Any suggestions? I remember seeing
>> posts on this  some time ago but couldn't find them.
>> 
>> John Waldhausen
>> Bainbridge  Island
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