[Rhodes22-list] Chosing Genoa by jimjim02
R22RumRunner at aol.com
R22RumRunner at aol.com
Tue Jun 17 08:58:45 EDT 2008
Bill,
Sailors know that the rum of choice is Mt. Gay, preferably Mt. Gay Eclipse.
Don't bother with anything else. Many hours of taste testing has gone into
this decision. I prefer to mix it with Diet Coke made with Splenda. It has a
really sweet mellow flavor. I prefer a 50/50 mix myself.
Rummy
In a message dated 6/16/2008 7:56:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
wpdavidge at gmail.com writes:
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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