The simple solution is to replace the sail. Having the IMF is a feature  
which, if not working properly, totally negates the entire idea of having  one 
in the first place.
Pulling the main out requires both hands. One on the outhaul and the other  
keeping pressure on the inhaul. I usually pull the main out while the motor 
is  still running to keep me into the wind. I steer the boat with my butt 
against  the tiller handle if needed. Usually you don't need much steering if 
the sail  comes out as advertised. Once the main is out I shut the engine 
off, fall off  the wind and then the genny comes out. Tah Dah.
Simple solution...replace the main sail.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 7/13/2013 4:37:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Richard at MacArthurLawFirm.com writes:

i know  it's a small boat for an auto pilot but i have a partner who is 
just learning  to sail and wants to go out on his own. he has a hard time 
keeping it into the  wind when he's hauling out the outhaul which is a struggle 
because our imf  main jams all the time (previous owner apparently stored the 
mast with the sun  shining on the part of the main which is exposed when 
furled, the leech. It  rotted an had to have a leech long patch which made it 
thicker) ,Does anyone  else out there use an autopilot? There's a Raymark 
tiller unit for about $450.  it looks to be the best choice unless someone has 
a better idea
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