[ham] [Rhodes22-list] Questions

[Alex Bell]

Bob,

Have you ever considered a luff pad for the 175? I have been thinking
about how we could accomplish that. It would or should make a
difference. 

Alex

Robert Quinn wrote:
> 
> Jim:  I have an '86 Rhodes so my motor lift does not go above the stern.  I
> therefore have to tilt my engine (extra long shaft) to get it out of the
> water when sailing.  I have rigged a bridle and three to one pulley assembly
> which permits me to do this from the cockpit without having to extend over
> the back of the boat to haul the engine up.  Makes the job a snap. The
> original motor mount was reinforced to handle the extra weight of the Yamaha
> 9.9.
> 
> Yes, with the standard furler you have to drop the mast to change foresails.
> We have a 150 Genoa and for where we sail, I am not displeased with the fact
> that I cannot change sails.  We just furl as necessary and we can also bring
> the sheets inside the outers and lowers if necessary to get some pointing
> advantage.  While you may lose a bit of performance by furling the headsail
> in this fashion, we again, do not feel this is significant to our cruising
> type of sailing.  We are not racers but if there is another boat in the
> area, well...  We find that we can hold our own against most boats in this
> size category and manage to give some of the larger boats a run for their
> money.
> 
> Best of luck with your decision.
> 
> Bob on the "NoKaOi"
> 
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