[Rhodes22-list] Self Tending Jib Sheet

[Stephen Staum]

I have seen the self tending jib installation. I have not sailed w one. It had a boom mounted on the foredeck and used a dedicated jib that is quite small. You will give up a lot of speed & flexibility. I would not trade it for my 150. 

Stephen Staum
sv Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

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On Sep 23, 2012, at 3:49 AM, "Jay Curry" <jac2 at wavecable.com> wrote:

> I am curious about the self tending jib system for the Rhodes. If anyone has 
> used one, has one or knows how it works, I sure would like to hear about it. 
> A picture or two would also be helpful. The questions I have include the 
> following items.
> 
> 1. Can it be used with the 175% Genoa or must a purpose specific sail be 
> employed?
> 
> 2. Does it use a boom?
> 
> 3. What structure or rigging is the jib sheet tied to?
> 
> 4. How and where is the structure for the jib sheet mounted?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help. 
> 
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