[Rhodes22-list] IMF vs Standard for Gene

[Kroposki]

Gene:

      This question is unique to the Rhodes22 and often a subject on
this list.  You have to be the decider:

       If you are over 50 -- IMF

       If you are going to race -- Standard

       If you are going to single hand -- IMF

       Blue water -- lean toward Standard

       Lazy sailing with family or friends -- IMF

       Any serious performance issue -- Standard

 

When I was buying my recycled from Stan, IMF was not the deciding
factor.  I had never sailed with an IMF.  I read Stan's remarks and saw
how Rummy's was stored and thought it would be a good idea.  In fact it
is a GREAT IDEA .   It  works fine and makes using the boat unbelievably
simple.   

     Both  my wife and I work full time.  I live about a hour away from
the boat.  When we get to the boat, it takes about ten minutes to be
underway.  I have only reefed the main a couple of times.  I found that
after I was under sail, that I didn't really need to reef, and went to
full main.  

     I did not see in your inquiry, what part of the county you are
from.  In South Carolina, we sail all year.   However, the weather needs
to co operate a little more this year.  

     While Stan is not perfect, and he has a few detractors, there are
many of us who recommend dealing with him and General Boats.  If you get
a recycled boat from Stan, he is your marine surveyor.  He brings the
boat to a sailable condition (not a new condition).  If you buy a used
boat, then you best be willing to do and be able to some fixing up
yourself.

 
Ed K

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