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

[Wally Buck]

Thanks MJM - I got a 125 now (in great shape) so I didn't want anything 
smaller. I was thinking the 150 would be the best second sail. I have a 
spinnaker in great shape so I can't justify the UPS. Maybe in a year or two.

Wally


>From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.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 22:33:00 -0500
>
>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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