[Rhodes22-list] IMF Furling Line Too Short

[Lee Kuhn]

Bob,

Big thanks.   Would have never figured this out on my own.

Lee

On Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 11:04 AM Weiss, Robert L via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I did this just recently.
>
> Take apart the "handle" of the furling line sticking out of the boom. Tie
> a string to it and then pull it out of the front of the boom. Untie the
> string and unwrap a turn or more by using something to stick into the slot
> where the furling line is and pulling it out. When you have the right
> number of wraps, tie the end of the furling line back on the string and
> pull it back through the boom. Re-assemble your handle on the end of the
> furling line.
>
> Bob
> Beach Spring
> Recycled 2014
>
> Robert L Weiss Jr.
> Director of Music
> First United Methodist Carbondale, IL
> Professor Emeritus, SIUC
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> See attached photo.  You could say my outhaul line is too short but more
> likely my furling line is wrapped around the IMF furling tube too many
> times and doesn't allow me to furl the mainsail into the mast enough for my
> liking.
>
> I've never installed a mainsail on our boats.  Is there an easy way to
> unwrap the furling line a couple of turns without removing the mast?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lee
> 1999 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Claytor Lake, VA
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