[Rhodes22-list] IMF discussion -- Thanks to al for replies--- A big help ?

[Mary Lou Troy]

In 10 seasons of use, in winds from 2 knots to 22 knots, we've had 
only a couple of minor problems with our furler. Both easily corrected.

We've twice had the screw that holds the gooseneck to the "doughnut" 
inside the mast come loose. In each case it was easily fixed. Once 
was recently in setting up the mast. The other was early on when 
sailing. In both cases routine checking of that part would have 
identified the problem before it became a problem.

The only other time we've had a problem furling was when the aft end 
of the boom was held too high by the topping lift. The main furls 
much better if the boom is horizontal or slightly below horizontal.

While it's usually recommended that you furl with the boat facing 
upwind, we have furled successfully off the wind. You need to let the 
outhaul out and be prepared for a racket  as the sail flaps but it does work.

We use Sail Kote as a lubricant once a season  on the moving parts 
and also use it on the edges of the slot in the mast while we have 
the mast down.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD

At 08:15 PM 5/11/2008, you wrote:
>Good to know all facts and observations folks, I won't intend to 
>race; just like to have input from more experienced sailor/racers
>that I happen to crew for.  I will intend to do week long cruises on 
>Lake Michigan and Lake Huron; so quick sail adjustment and
>trim are concerns for me.
>Any knowledge  of IMF furler jams ? The sail getting stuck open when 
>urgently needing to reef ?
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