[Rhodes22-list] Questions on outfitting R22 in Great Lakes

[keith burkhardt]

Ok you Great Lakes  or Chesapeake bay Rhodes... I will be sailing on Lake Erie or Chesapeake bay and am trying to get on the learning curve quick, as Great Lakes sailing is different than inland or bay sailing.  What's your thoughts on:
1. The traveler capability to maintain adequate sail trim.
2. Best head sail options for summer  sea and wind conditions.
3. Experience w/ mast head pin assembly, any failures ?
4. How does the R22 handle the Great Lakes chop?
5.  Outboard power options 9.9 vrs others.

Any other thoughts or suggestions in outfitting an R22 for these conditions would be appreciated. thanks and regards Keith