[Rhodes22-list] Question for the Day

[Stan Spitzer]

The speed question is above my pay grade.  But questions on easy sailing 
are easy for me.  When you can, have the boom slightly to starboard as 
you furl and and unfurl your IMF Sally Sail main since, if mounted on 
the furling tub in the intended rotational position, it will come out 
cleaner (minimum resistance) through the IMF mast slot which, in races 
that start with the main not hoisted, will probably get you the extra 
1/2 knot you are looking for.

On 5/30/18 5:23 PM, Cary Tolbert wrote:
> I just replaced my new IMF sail from Stan. The groove in the furler seemed
> to go in a certain direction (clockwise). So that is the way I rolled the
> said. sail. It seemed to be much more resistance going against the grain
> Need feedback on this, PLEASE.
> Second question: which direction do I wrap the line on the furler?
> Clockwise/Counter Clockwise?????
>
> I need to get this part correct before I launch and raise the mast. All
> help and information will be greatly appreciated. I do realize this is
> something a Rhodes 22 owner only does every 15 or so years.
>
> Hey Stan, the new sail  looks to be about 6 inches longer than the old sail
> I replaced. The old sail had a leader about that long on the top of the
> sail. The new sail fit perfectly to the existing hardware. With a new
> mainsail can I pick up 1/2 knot speed? LOL
>
> Thanks!
>
> Cary Tolbert
> S/V Whisper '86
> Radford, VA
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