[Rhodes22-list] genoa size

[Bob and Kathy Quinn]

I believe the ideal size depends on where you sail.  We have used a 125/130, 150 and 175.  We prefer the 150 as we are on the east coast of Florida where the winds are pretty consistent and bustery.  At times a 120/130 appeals but the 150 will furl to a satisfactory size with no issues.   For lakes the 175 is probably your best bet. 


Bob in Florida on the R22 "NoKaOi 3"



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From: Paul Krawitz <krawitzmail-rhodes at yahoo.com>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 8:16 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] genoa size

On my new 2nd Rhodes, I find that the 175% genoa is too much sail in heavy
air and too heavy/floppy in light air. And even with plastic rods covering
the shrouds and cylindrical vinyl turnbuckle covers, it gets readily tangled
during tacks. I usually furl it a bit for greatest functionality across a
wider range of wind speeds, which hurts sail shape.

1. Other than Mary Lou's lovely UPS solution, what are the group's opinions
on ideal genoa size for the Rhodes?
2. Would a lighter edge fabric make the sail appreciably less heavy/floppy
in light air?

--
Paul Krawitz
"Clarity"
2008
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57960566@N08/6246515316/lightbox/
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