[Rhodes22-list] IMF

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When my old main was wore out and baggy, it wouldn't furl well. It bunched
up inside the mast causing too much friction to furl all the way. Rummy's
idea about the sail attachment would cause the same symptom, so check that
out first. If you think the sail is to blown out to furl well, you might
try stretching it higher (tighter) on the furling tube. It might buy you a
year or two on that sail. A new main fixed my problem.


  Jerry Lowe






 Thanks for the advise. I'll try the suggestions this weekend. I had the
> issue intermittently last year but now it's all the time.
>
>
> John Waldhausen
>
>> On May 19, 2014, at 5:38 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>> I agree with Rummy's advice with a couple of slight variations.
>>
>> I would use a lubricant like McLube Sailkote which won't attract
>> grit. We find our main furls better with the boom slightly below
>> level (try both).
>>
>> Keep only the lightest of pressure on the outhaul. Just enough to
>> keep it from hanging up on anything and to keep the sail from flogging.
>>
>> Is this a new problem? I'm assuming you haven't made any changes to
>> your furling line.
>>
>> Best of luck,
>> Mary Lou
>> 1998 R22  Fretless
>> (recycled 1998)
>> Rock Hall, MD
>>
>> At 07:33 AM 5/19/2014, you wrote:
>>> John,
>>> There are several reasons this could happen. First thing is to
>>> lubricate
>>> the lower bearing with WD-40 or some other marine lubricant. With  the
>>> bearing moving freely, unfurl the main sail, keeping pressure on
>>> both  lines. Once
>>> fully extended, raise the boom to just above level. Keeping pressure
>>> on
>>> the outhaul, furl the main. It should roll up nice and tight. If
>>> not, perhaps
>>> there is an experienced Rhodie near you that can help.
>>> Another possible reason for this happening is that the sail itself is
>>> not
>>> stretched tightly from top of furling tube to bottom. I've seen where
>>> the
>>> strap  at the top has broken. This is an easy fix with the mast down.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 5/18/2014 7:59:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>>>
>>> I am  having trouble with my mainsail IMF. I cannot get the entire sail
>>> to
>>> furl. The  head furls completely but the tack does not. I have tried to
>>> adjust the  topping lift but no success. Any suggestions? I remember
>>> seeing
>>> posts on this  some time ago but couldn't find them.
>>>
>>> John Waldhausen
>>> Bainbridge  Island
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