[Rhodes22-list] The Balanced Rig

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Since both sails furl, it seems variations in wind conditions can be easily 
handled.  I think Stan should get right on it.

Fred

In a message dated 3/28/2005 10:44:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, rlowe at vt.edu 
writes:
My first thoughts were I didn't care for it, but after looking though the
rest of the web site, I am somewhat intrigued.  I do agree with Rummy,
though.  I'm curious how it would do in high winds and in blustery, swirly
conditions. - Rob

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> I'm not impressed with it. Personally, I don't see it as something I would
> want on any boat, especially the way I sail and the conditions I sail in.
I'm
> sure it works fine if you have stable conditions and are just out for a
> pleasure  cruise. Winds on an inland lake vary to much for this to be
practical.
> Just my  opinion.
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> Rummy
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