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