[Rhodes22-list] Ballast ?

[Rusty Gesner]

Perhaps so, IMF puts performance limitations on the main because it
requires a flatter sail with with a smaller roach and no horizontal
battens.

I've always wondered why Stan didn't go with boom-furling, which allows a
normal sail shape and battens (correct vang / boom angle is critical).

On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:

> Now, Ben, the R22 with a standard main holds its own against any other 7
> meter design.  And if you can trick a Catalina 22 into just a reach race
> with your IMF, you'll win every time.
>
> Rick
>
> On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Ben Schultz <
> benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com> wrote:
>
> > << The Rhodes22 is a cruiser, not a racing
> > boat. Never was meant to be. It  is what it is.>>
> >
> > Just check my race results for confirmation on that point!
> >
> > I don't think there's much if any difference on Center of Effort based on
> > boom vs. inter-mast furling.  In either case, you have a smaller triangle
> > of
> > sail, which reaches less far up the mast and less far out on the boom.
> <snip>