[Rhodes22-list] I need your advice for reconditioned Rhodes

[Alan Robertson]

We have found that when frequent tacking that we rarely use more than 50%  of our 175% jib. Often gets hung up in the side stay; worse when out all the way in light airs. it's too weighty to allow a light breeze to bring it over to the leeward size when tack or come about is completed.
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  From: Paul Krawitz<mailto:krawitzmail-rhodes22 at yahoo.com> 
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  Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 2:34 PM
  Subject: [Rhodes22-list] I need your advice for reconditioned Rhodes


  To you experienced Rhodies out there, I ask your recommendations on a few items as I finalize my wish list with Stan Spitzer to replace my circa 1980 Rhodes Continental.

  Genoa jib size: Stan prefers the 175% for its overall utility. But our harbor is narrow and can sometimes require lots of tacking. If you've got a 175, do you like it for both heavy and light air? If you chose smaller, what did you choose, and have you been happy with that choice?

  Ultimate Power Package: For those of you that have this, has it been relatively maintenance free, or has it been a hassle?

  Do any of you have the Macerator Discharge System? What has been your experience?

  I'm already getting the 2 swivel seats, solar panels and second battery. Are there any other items in the "Super Options List" that I shouldn't miss?

  Thanks.

  Paul K


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