[Rhodes22-list] Fat Rigged IMF

[PBR]

Rummy,
I still consider myself a Rookie Rhodie so I can't claim I have a real need
for a larger main sail but I offer the following reasons why I am
"interested".
1) If Stan is looking into it, it must be worth looking into.
2) I have struggled with tacking the 175 in light winds without hangups and
I have struggled to point upwind as well as I would like. I have considered
a smaller genoa or jib, but I don't want to be limited in sail area.  The
SA/D numbers are not impressive with small main and smaller jib.   If I had
a larger main, maybe I could give up some sq. ft up front.  As you say, the
handling could change.
(I have added some telltales at intermediate points on the 175 this year,
so maybe I will have better luck pointing when reefed - I am also going to
install hardware on cabin top to sheet inside the stays)
-Patrick



On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 12:26 PM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Well, that explains a lot. I haven't looked at the web site in ten years or
>  so. I don't know of any changes in the rigging on the R22 in modern times.
>  Perhaps I'm wrong, but I haven't seen any changes other than the main sail
>  change. I know you said you wanted a longer boom and more main sail, but
> why? As  currently built, the R22 has respectable speed and wonderful
> handling  characteristics that I wouldn't want to mess with.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 4/10/2013 11:31:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> pbryanriley at gmail.com writes:
>
> Rummy,
>
> I remember someone on the list mentioning Stan  looking at modifying the
> backstay attachements to allow for a longer  boom.  This has been on the GB
> website for awhile under the "racing"  tab.
>
> http://www.generalboats.com/http___www.generalboats.com/RACING.html
>
> That  is all I know.
>
> -Patrick
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 9:24 AM,  <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > Patrick,
> > What in the  world is a fat rigged IMF? I have never heard of it unless
> it's
> >   Stanley's new way of referring to his battened main.
> >
> >  Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 4/10/2013 11:04:48 A.M.  Eastern Daylight Time,
> > pbryanriley at gmail.com writes:
> >
> >  Does  anyone have the Fat Rigged IMF?
> > Any photos? (none on the  website  yet)
> > Details on boom length, mast height, sail sq.  ft?
> >
> > Just  curious.  If I get around to recycling I  would be interested in  a
> > larger  Main.
> >
> >  -Patrick
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