[Rhodes22-list] IMF safety modification

Mon Sep 12 13:43:41 EDT 2016

Rhodes-Guy
I guess there is misunderstanding here. I thought you were having trouble with the IMF....if it is working fine; then I appreciate the sharing. Interesting approach and I do understand the conflict with the Bimini: of course my biggest problem with the Bimini is not being able to lower the boom in higher wind. 

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Charles 
sv/Daydreams
98R22

> On Sep 12, 2016, at 10:43 AM, D Christensen <DChristensen at mcc-gill.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> You guys are missing the overall concept in the modification. I know what the stock setup is. What I was doing is relocating the lines so you do not have to mess with the boom at all.
> What I found was when unfurling, if my wife was not able to keep the boat into the wind the boom was getting forced all over the place when the wind would catch one side of the sail or the other. (dangerous)
> Running the unfurling line down the length of the doom and cleating off on the mast is much safer.
> As far as furling after deployed, my wife and I frequently sail with the bimini out. If you need to get the sail in after sailing or if gusty conditions need you to bring it in, the bimini is in the way. (dangerous). By installing an exit block over the furling line and bringing it to the side of the mast the bimini is no longer an issue.
> With this setup the sail can be deployed or retrived from inside the cabin with the poptop up or you can also reach over if the top is down. (safe)
> The two lines are right near each other so there is no wrestling involved.
> This modification has worked flawlessly, just trying to share.
> Take a look at the pictures I posted with the original post and think it over.
> Regards, Rhodes-Guy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:02 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF safety modification
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> Yeah, something not right on how this furling line is run.  The line that furls the sail should exit the mast and run under the boom and cleat off under the boom.  The "unfurling line" off the main should attach to clew of the mail, then run through a block on the top of the mast (each one is a bit different), and then pass through the end of the boom so you can cleat it off.  Someone posted these photos which I will reuse.  The second photo shows the black furling line cleated below the boom and the blue unfurling line going through the block, down through the hole at the end of the mast, and cleated off below the mast.  The plastic block on top of the boom is broken, but should attach to the clew.  My boat is not quite set up exactly like this, but hopefully you get the idea.  The only line that would be cleated on the mast would be the topping lift line.  Good luck! - rob
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> Rob Lowe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rhodes22
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 12:36 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF safety modification
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> While my first R22 was an 86 and my current a 2010, there could be changes that I am not aware of.  Looking at your photo I see two things that I would question.  First the size of the furling line looks much larger that what I have/had. And secondly where the line(s) are cleated.  On both of ours the furling and unfurling lines are either on the boom or inside the boom.  It looks like (can't tell for sure) the furling line is cleated to the mast? Am I correct?  There should be a couple of cleats mounted on the boom.  One line is mounted on the boom to unfurl the main and the other to furl the main.  Unfortunately our boat is pulled for hurricane season and I cannot take any photos.  
> 
> As to the size of the line that appears to be the unfurling  line is at least two sizes too big which may be one of the reasons you are having furling and unfurling issues.  There may be a message or two in the archives that has photos for you to review.  
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> Just a suggestion, Bob. R22 "NoKaOi 3". Stuart, Florida
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>> On Sep 9, 2016, at 10:45 AM, D Christensen <DChristensen at mcc-gill.com> wrote:
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>> Part 2 more pictures
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mark Olson
>> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 10:26 AM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF safety modification
>> 
>> This looks like exactly what I need.  I'm new to Rhodes 22s so I have a lot to learn.  In going out 3 times since buying it I have jammed the IMF twice. 
>> Your solution looks like it will solve the problem.  In my case I think it was caused by the IMF line being pulled down as the main was unfurled and furled.
>> 
>> Do you have the part numbers for the hardware?  
>> 
>> Also the size and length of lines? I bought a 1983 and it looks like some/many of the lines have been replaced by alternate sizes.
>> 
>> Mark Olson
>> Endevour
>> Nyack, NY
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