[Rhodes22-list] Sail Inventory

[David Culp]

Thanks Ed and PT:

I found some of the archives you mention and most have hank ons
and standard mains to facilitate a multiple sail inventory.  I'm not rigged
for that.

I like the convenience of the furler and love the IMF.  Before I go off and
spend a lot of money and
end up with a bad compromise, I think I am just going to go with the 175
this season and keep a log
each time I sail of the wind speed, prevailing point of sail and the sail
combinations that I used to balance the
boat.  After taking some measurements, I can keep track of the percentage of
foresail triangle area and points of sail
that I am using most often.  This would be the baseline and then I would add
some to that because the foresail drives the boat and
I would need more power on less windy days.  It could be that I am utilizing
the 175 at a greater percentage and
more often then I think I am.  If not, perhaps the 155 would be a better
choice just for me personally.

I have the ability to sheet in to a bullseye lead on the cabin top but I
have no track on the side of the cabin as some do.
Instead, I have solar panels in that area; but I may have room to install a
track and lead there.  I'm going to
check and see.  Mary Lou's picture of that setup looked very effective and
would be of great help when the wind is up.
It might help the boat point better when the jib is partially furled which
in turn, would allay some of my concerns with the poor
sail shape.

Regards,
David



David:

The following comments may be technically accurate or just trash talk.

All the information contained herein has been discussed previously and most
can be found after diligent search of the archives.  I am not going to site
references.  Ask Mark Putnam how to search the archives.

Sail Inventory ? a former member of this forum, Bill Effros, described his
inventory as infinite.  Contact him for reasons for this description.

Within recent months, a member of this forum had a new foresail custom made
by a loft known for its racing acumen.  Search the archives for that
discussion and specifically ask him technical questions about his new sail.

There are or have been owners of Rhodes 22?s who are serious about racing.
Stan made a custom R22 with standard mast for a racing enthusiast who sails
near Edenton.  While that racer does not participate on this forum, he can
be contacted.  I have actually met him.  Contact information probably can be
had thru General Boats.

IMF sails notwithstanding Stan?s recent innovation generally cannot have the
amount of roach of a standard battened main sail.

There was a former member of this forum who had a standard mast and modified
his boat for racing.  That captain may be contacted thru Slim or maybe Lou
Rosenberg can provide you with contact information.

An important aspect of that modification was a crane on top of the mast.
That system had the back stays further back to allow increased roach on a
custom made main sail.

The IMF as currently designed is free footed.  Racers more often do not use
free footed main sails.  Although there have been some, especially cruiser
racers.

An important reason why Rummy is able to maintain sail shape with his boat
and sails is the inside track next to the cabin.  A study of furling
foresails may indicate a need for good adjustment locations to maintain
correct sail shape.  The ability to vary the attachment point of the sheet
might be important to maintaining sail shape on a furling foresail.  Older
boats also had the back track run the full length of the gunnels. This again
increased the ability to control sail shape of the big Genoa.

Those of us who learned to sail on boats with a hank on jib and full roach
main, have to study and learn to control a completely different system.  It
is different.  It is different.  It is different.  It may not be as
efficient in total, but it is sure convenient.  You get spoiled using it.
Just ask Brad.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA