IMF Mk. 2 (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] some one has a virus)

Wally Buck tnrhodey at hotmail.com
Sat Jan 31 08:50:24 EST 2004


Jim,

I am glad it has worked out for you. I really enjoy the IMF but when the 
time comes to replace I will look at the IMF sail with batten(s). My current 
main is three years old so hopefully I will not be in the market for a 
while.

Wally


>From: "Jim Connolly" <jbconnolly at comcast.net>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: RE: IMF Mk. 2 (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] some one has a virus)
>Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:12:26 -0500
>
>Wally,
>
>I am happy with the sail shape and with the performance of the sail.
>
>I believe my sail was an early production model.  I had a bit of trouble
>(along with Elton) before we launched the boat last spring getting things
>adjusted  to furl and unfurl without jamming.  This may or may not have 
>been
>due to the batten.  Eventually we figured it out.  I had no further 
>problems
>throughout the summer.  Bottom line, properly adjusted, and with a bit of
>care, the batten doesn't seem to impact ease of furling.
>
>My sail cover was also a bit uneven and didn't quite fit evenly at top and
>bottom into the mast slot when furled.  I know Elton had a long discussion
>with Stan and I think it likely these minor problems have been addressed.
>
>Jim Connolly
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Wally Buck
>Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 10:25 AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: RE: IMF Mk. 2 (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] some one has a virus)
>
>Jim,
>
>I would be interested in how the batten effects ease of furling or
>unfurling. Are you happy with sail shape? Any comments at all are welcome. 
>I
>am not in the market today but I am just curious.
>
>Wally
>
> >From: "Jim Connolly" <jbconnolly at comcast.net>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: IMF Mk. 2 (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] some one has a virus)
> >Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:34:21 -0500
> >
> >I have a new IMF main sail with batten.  I would be glad to answer any
> >questions anyone may have, but be warned that I got it with my recycled
> >1985
> >and have not had the opportunity to compare with the older style.
> >
> >Jim Connolly
> >s/v Inisheer
> >1985
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of stan
> >Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:28 AM
> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] some one has a virus
> >
> >speaking of viruses reminds me to respond to Rummy's e-mail concerning
> >his ordering a new IMF main sail.
> >
> >First I think anyone ordering another IMF main should get the reports
> >from those who actually own the new IMF mains with batten.
> >
> >Second, sails from other suppliers do not have the proprietary cut that
> >avoids the bottom of the sail from piling up and wrinkling and being
> >harder to handle.  If you do not want the batten and do not have the
> >wrinkling cut problem, fine.  Price wise the new IMF sails and those
> >from other sailmakers, from what Rummy was quoted, seem to be the same.
> >
> >Not doing this to sell sails - just don't want any owners to get any
> >madder at us for not speaking up, than they already may be.
> >
> >stan/gbi
> >
> >PS:  If anyone is going to the Chi Show on Thursday, the Rhodes will be
> >there under its road snow but Elton and the 26 won't make it until
> >Friday - something to do with his trying to take advantage of the
> >weather to try skiing with a van, trailer and a big boat.
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> >To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:40 PM
> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] some one has a virus
> >
> >
> >Please people check you pc, some one has the latest virsu going around,
> >I seeing it in the mail logs, update and run your software.
> >
> >here a free checker (an frankly you should buy and run anti-virus
> >software) http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
> >
> >MJM
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