[Rhodes22-list] Spinnaker

[Kroposki]

Andy,
	Andy when dealing with a used Spinnaker, the measurement do not
have to be exact.  While some purest may say they do, different
manufacturers make sails of different measurements for the same boat.
Any 22 foot boats' Spinnaker will function ok.  Then you have a problem
on this list of people not knowing their sail measurements or believe
that by revealing them they are giving out a trade secret.  I have found
that a foot difference on the foot of a spinnaker does not mean much.  
	Now the UPS sail referred to on this list is another story.  It
is a new design for the Rhodes 22.  It has to fit where it is designed
to fit.  See the web site for details and educate yourself on this sail.
See:  http://www.rhodes22.org/upssail/index.html
Also one of the Kentucky Lake crowd posted a picture of flying a
symmetrical spinnaker without a pole, just raised to the top of the mast
with the bail and block that I mentioned and flown with two sheets.  It
works well downwind.  However, I usually use a block attached to the bow
pulpit for one sheet.  See attachment.

                            Ed K

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Peter Thorn
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:29 PM
To: lessard at fabulousfloors.com; The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spinnaker

Andy,

If you don't know about Atlantic Sail Traders already, perhaps the link
would be useful to you.  If you look long enough, you can find some
great
bargins!  http://www.usedsails.com/

PT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Lessard" <lessard at fabulousfloors.com>
To: <kroposki at innova.net>; "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'"
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:03 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Spinnaker


> Ed K,
>
> Thanks for the input on the spinnaker.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Kroposki
> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:00 AM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list'
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Spinnaker
>
>
> Andy,
> I have an old spinnaker (bought used from a guy who sold a boat
> which used a similar sized sail).  It is a symmetrical.  The first
year
> I had it I flew it without a pole.  And, I continue to fly it without
a
> pole, even though I now am equipped to use a pole.  I use the pole for
> the Genoa.  See Roger's directions on spinnakers.
> You need to have a bail and block on top your mast.  Have Stan
> put these on before you get your boat (correct parts about $40).  Then
> you can add the spinnaker anytime you want to.
>                      Ed K
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Andy Lessard
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:07 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Spinnaker
>
> I would appreciate feedback on other owners' experiences with flying a
> Spinnaker without a pole on the Rhodes 22.  I spoke to one skipper who
> is happy with the sail he got from Doyle.  At the Atlantic City show
> last weekend I got a quote from two different sailmakers, but they
> quoted me on two very different size sails - one was 208sf and the
other
> ws over 400sf.
>
> Any input will be appreciated
>
> Andy & JP
> lessard at fabulousfloors.com
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