IMF discussion -- Thanks to al for replies--- A big help ?

[Mazz The Mixer]

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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[R22RumRunner]

The General Boats IMF furling mechanism is simple and is not prone to any  
known problems, aside from operator error. Any jamming can quickly be undone by  
backing out and trying again. An occasional dose of WD40 or other lubricant  
keeps the parts spinning effortlessly. The newer versions of the IMF use a UV  
protected plastic, which lasts much longer than the originals from the early
to  late 80's.
 
Rummy
 
 
 
In a message dated 5/11/2008 8:15:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dawnandmichael@... writes:

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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[Mary Lou Troy-2]

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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