[Rhodes22-list] Chosing Genoa by jimjim02
bill davidge
wpdavidge at gmail.com
Mon Jun 16 19:56:31 EDT 2008
Rummy
I'm going to change what I drink . Maybe a little Captain Coke will help
..
Bill
On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 7:30 PM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> Bill,
> Learning the Rhodes22 is a wonderful experience. Forget almost everything
> you ever knew about sailing and try sailing her with the equipment that
> Stan
> puts on her. The sails have so many adjustments that it will take several
> years
> until you reach a comfort level where you will want to change sails around.
> The 175 is a great sail with many adjustments. I learn something new every
> time I go out. Just when I think I have it mastered, something comes up
> and
> reminds me that I still have a lot to learn. The hardest thing for me is
> to go
> below and mix a drink while still under full sails single handing. I'm
> fast,
> but not quite fast enough.
>
> Rummy :)
>
>
> In a message dated 6/16/2008 3:18:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> wpdavidge at gmail.com writes:
>
> ED
>
> I'm not sure about JIm Or Jhon But I do like to change sails .That 's one
> of the reason I have the Rhodes ..I'm just looking for the Sail that woks
> Best for me .
> By the way You are right when you tell people to ck with Rummy. His
> instructions are right on but not everyone can Sail at the same level
> that
> He can ,or at least I can't ,,Yet !
> Ed don't discount Your advise. It's also right on just a little blunt at
> times .
>
>
> Thanks Bill Davidge
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 7:13 PM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Jim:
> >
> > I said, "Ask Captain Rummy for his detailed instructions and comments."
> >
> > See, he gave you the best advice yet.
> >
> >
> > R22RumRunner wrote:
> > >
> > > Jim,
> > > Forget about changing sails. Order the boat with the 175 genoa and
> learn
> > > how
> > > to adjust the sail(s) for the conditions. Screwing around with
> multiple
> > > sails is a waste of precious sailing and drinking time.
> > >
> > > Rummy
> > >
> > > If you were a racer you would not even be asking these questions. So
> > > follow Rummy's advice. Get the most versitile sail and go sailing...
> > >
> > > Ed K
> > > Greenville, SC, USA
> > > Addendum: "A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion."
> > >
> > > In a message dated 6/14/2008 7:25:12 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > jamesldickson at aol.com writes:
> > >
> > >
> > > HI Ed,
> > > Thanks for the reply -
> > >
> > > Mary Lou's information was very helpful as well - Thanks. I'm buying
> the
> > > boat through Stan - 1991 recycled- should be available at the of the
> > > month.
> > > The furler that is currently on the boat is the GBI Factory Version
> and
> > I
> > > won't be looking to change Genoa sizes often.
> > >
> > > But because I sail on a lake with summer light winds I requested a
> Genoa
> > > 150. The 170 is just too big for the lake winds I sail on - it would
> be
> > > reefed in more than 75% of the time. So it needs to be made special
> > order
> > > which won't be ready by the time I'm scheduled to go down to pick up
> the
> > > boat.
> > >
> > > Stan is going to give me an old 170 to take home until the 150 can be
> > > shipped to me. Which means I need to replace the Genoa's. Although I
> > been
> > > sailing since I was a kid. I have had the same ODay Javelin that has
> > been
> > > in
> > > our family since 74. I have never sailed anything larger than 19'
> and
> > > nothing with anytype of Furler. Just nervous about changing.
> > >
> > > I've sent an email to Stan to see if it's too late to change to the
> CDI
> > > version - this would actually make it easier to change. I might even
> see
> > > if
> > > I can purchase the old 170 from Stan for times when we take the boat
> > > camping
> > > and to the NJ Shore where there will be more wind and the 170 would
> make
> > > more sense.
> > >
> > > But just in case I can't get the CDI furler on it I want to find out
> how
> > > difficult it will be to make a one time replacement of the old 170 to
> my
> > > new
> > > 150. Again with the understanding that I'm by no means anytype of
> master
> > > sailor or great with do it yourself repairs.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for your advice and help.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > > New rhodes owner
> > > Quakertown PA
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tootle wrote:
> > >>
> > >> JimJim02
> > >>
> > >> You said that you were purchasing a Rhodes 22. Is this from General
> > >> Boats?
> > >>
> > >> As to changing the foresale, it depends as Mary Lou said which
> furler
> > >> you
> > >> have. That is if the boat has a furler. If you are purchasing
> that
> > >> 1973
> > >> that was posted for sale, it may be a hank on.
> > >>
> > >> Mary Lou pointed out the GBI factory design, CDI, and SnapFurl.
> There
> > >> are
> > >> even more brands. So if you are getting a boat thru GBI, call and
> ask
> > >> what is on the boat now. Stan ususally does not change the furler
> > >> unless
> > >> it is broken. So if the boat has an older CDI, that is what you
> will
> > >> get.
> > >>
> > >> Harkin makes one of the best system and charges accordingly. It
> allows
> > >> changing foresales on the run. It allows hoisting a second sail
> while
> > >> using the first. It even allow using two sails at the same time,
> as
> > in
> > >> wing on wing.
> > >>
> > >> So understand, more information is required to answer your
> question.
> > >> Suggest you get a three ring binder to keep notes of your questions,
> > >> answers and other information. It will get filled up quickly.
> > >>
> > >> Ed K
> > >> Greenville, SC, USA
> > >> Addendum: "boltrope - strong rope stitched to edges of a sail"
> > >>
> > >
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