[Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????

[Michael Meltzer]

have used 100% 110% 135% and 175%

the 100-110% is great for heavy wind,
the 135% needs about 8-10 knots for hull speed.
the 175 I never liked, it only sets right in 4-6 knots, the 6 oz farbic is heavy for lite wind and that last foot of sail goes right
to the winches, since you have the harken, what about a 110% and a 150%, The 1.5 oz UPS from dole might be your ticket.

MJM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????


> I am not trying to increase sailing time. I already sail more than any one I
> know. :-) I am trying to find the best sail for 8 - 12 mph winds. I also
> need to be able to make headway upriver so I put a premium on upwind
> performance. If I am real concerned about down wind performance I fly my
> spinnaker. The Harken furler makes sail changes easy so I am not seeking a
> one size fits all sail. Not having sailed with the 175 I can't comment first
> hand and perhaps I have picked up some misconceptions.
>
> I do have an open mind .....
>
> At what wind speed do you need to furl when sailing solo? Heeling is fun but
> I like to keep the boat balanced for speed. Am I going to have to furl in at
> 10 or 12 knots? I am not going to order anything this week so i have time to
> rethink.
>
> Wally
>
>
> >From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
> >Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:49:02 -0500
> >
> >Wally,
> >
> >I'm with Rummy on this.
> >
> >I don't race, and I understand using a different sail for racing purposes.
> >Jay on Long Beach Island never sees winds under 5kts.  He needs a sail
> >optimized for high wind conditions.
> >
> >But if you live in place where there are variable winds, and you prefer
> >sailing to motoring, the 175 is a great sail.
> >
> >Like Rummy, mine is always in use--heavy air, light, air--and like Rummy I
> >keep noticing I'm still sailing when everyone else is motoring around for
> >lack of wind, or not going out at all because of too much wind.
> >
> >The 175 is not "pretty" in the traditional sailing sense, and I think a lot
> >of people get rid of it for that reason.  But in a functional sense, it's
> >the most versatile sail you can buy, it was built for this boat, and it
> >will allow you to sail powerfully in all kinds of conditions when others
> >can't sail at all.
> >
> >Bill Effros
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
> >To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 9:45 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
> >
> >
> >Wally,
> >As long as you already have a 125, why not go all the way for light air and
> >get the 175. I have it and love it, even in heavy air it's quite a
> >performer.
> >
> >Rummy
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