[Rhodes22-list] genoa size

[Jim Connolly]

I completely agree.  I have consistent good winds and am happy with a 150.
Maybe two days a season the winds are light and I wish for more sail.  The
UPS would then be ideal, but alas is not in the budget.

Jim Connolly
s/v Inisheer
'85 recycled '03

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob and Kathy Quinn
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 11:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] genoa size

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>
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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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