storm jib Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner

[JSusanj at aol.com]

I've got one of those little handheld GPS units so when I can get on the water I want to check how close I can sail to the wind first thing.  If no one else answers, I'll let you know what I find out.


Jeff S.


In a message dated 4/23/2004 8:29:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Robert.Dilk at TRW.COM writes:

> 
> The Storm Jib came with the boat.
> It Looks brand New
> With the wire luff I just hook it up behind the furling Genoa and host.
> Very heavy, maybe 60% .
> 
> I still testing to see what the lower limit of wind speed is for this jib  now that I have my new (used) main with reef points.
> 
> My question to the list is????
> What is your actual true tacking arc. ie 90 degs, 100 degs, 110 degs???
> 
> Bob
>  S/V Knot Necessary
>