[Rhodes22-list] Furling Jib Sail Options

[Theodore Boender]

Jay,

I am in the same boat. No pun intended:)

The 175 is just too much for me to handle. Looking through the list I see lots on conversation related to the benefits of the 175. I get it but man it's a big sail for a rookie like me. Things get ugly when I am trying to tack with that beast. Not to mention on Thursday when we had 20-30 mph winds. It was too much for me so we called it a day and motored home. 

I am interested to hear the latest scuttlebutt on headsails for the R22. I am thinking I am in the market for something a little easier to handle on the appropriate days. 

Then again, maybe I just need some lessons from Rummy.

Take care
Ted

SV AIRPOWER
R22 1991/2013
Boston, MA



On May 18, 2013, at 12:16 PM, Jay Curry <jac2 at wavecable.com> wrote:

> I am writing to ask those on the list for information on furling Jib sail 
> options. I have the 175% but want to also use a smaller sail for just lazy 
> routine day sails. Jibing or Tacking with the 175% can be tedious if you are 
> doing much of either one.
> 
> Ideally, a list of available sizes and a supplier would be great. But, I 
> would probably settle on a 100% that can be used with a self tending rig. I 
> would be interested  in used sails if anyone has some for sale. I wrote 
> Stan, but so far he has not responded.
> 
> With a furler, you could use a larger sail furled down to 100%. But, the 
> larger the sail, the worse it works. The furled section reduces the leach 
> edge length and creates a large leading edge that makes it super efficient 
> on one tack and super inefficient on the other. I think going beyond 110% or 
> 115% would be a problem.
> 
> The sizes need to specify length of Luff, Foot and Leach sides so it can be 
> ordered without confusion. It would also be great if Doyle or some other 
> manufacturer already has sails designed for the Rhodes 22.
> 
> Thanks in advance for the help.
> 
> Take care
> 
> Jay
> Port Angeles, WA 
> 
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