[Rhodes22-list] Inquiry on 130% genoa

Tue Nov 5 16:36:20 EST 2013

Ric, 

A simple option at West or Defender would be a cheek block at the top of the mast.

R, 

Art

Have a nice day !

-------- Original message --------
From: Ric Stott <ric at steelbone.com> 
Date: 11/05/2013  3:29 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Inquiry on 130% genoa 

Very helpful Charles - thanks
You reply left me with one question though.
How does the UPS furl, is on a roller furler?
I only have a main halyard (old style main) and the topping lift, a  
kind of universal halyard. Which is what Charles might be referring to  
as his "separate" halyard.
You answered the jib luff question when you wrote "furling tube". Your  
headsail is not easily changed.
OK List - Can anyone tell me how to add a halyard to the masthead  
without changing the casting?
II would like to have the main, the topping lift and then a spare  
halyard.
I have a 175% jib that needs some work.
I'd rather buy a 130 and a UPS than spend the money on the 175% that  
is overpowered about 90% of the time in my area.
Ideally, I'd like a modern roller furler with a luff groove so I can  
change headsails.
A smaller jib and UPS sail would be perfect.
  Ric Stott
>
>> s/v Dadventure - '84
>> Hampton Bays, NY

On Nov 5, 2013, at 3:14 PM, Charles Nieman wrote:

> Ric, et al;
> For the UPS, I have a seperate halyard that is there for whatever I  
> choose to hoist (ie flag, Christmas lights, UPS, etc) mostly is just  
> bangs the mast like everyone else in the marina (I wouldn't want to  
> be the only quiet boat on a breezy day :-)) I have found that while  
> the UPS is self furling, it has a tendancy to try to come out if you  
> hoist it just to motor out or other times, so I keep it laying on  
> the fordeck until I am ready to deploy (if it is anything over 5  
> knots I leave it in the bag since I know I won't be using it)
>
> On the question about the furler, I am presuming you are asking  
> about the 130; and I cannot answer. I have never had the sail off  
> the furling tube (I have on the main, and that sail has the groove  
> in the furling tube that one inserts the sail into) and have not  
> ventured to inspect while under full sail to verify. I do know it  
> has a luff rope cause I can see it.
>
>> From: ric at steelbone.com
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 13:00:01 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Inquiry on 130% genoa
>>
>> HI Charles
>> Thanks for your input
>> Personally I think a 130 and the UPS are a great combination for the
>> Rhodes 22.
>> Questions.
>> How do you hoist you UPS?
>> Do you have a dedicated halyard or do you sue the topping lift?
>> Do you have a modern roller furler with a luff groove?
>> Ric Stott
>> s/v Dadventure - '84
>> Hampton Bays, NY
>>
>> On Nov 5, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Charles Nieman wrote:
>>
>>> Art
>>> I had a 175 on my old R22, I thought it was a great sail and
>>> probably used too much of it when I should have reefed. I got a new
>>> to me R22 that had a 130 and I seriously thought about changing to a
>>> 175 but the 130 was too new for my frugal nature to make that move,
>>> plus the new boat also has a UPS for really light air (the observed
>>> problem with the 175 was when you really need that much sail, it is
>>> too heavy to work). I am so pleased with the 130 and UPS, I will not
>>> be going back to the 175 when these wear out (I also doubt the UPS
>>> will wear out, since I only use it in very light air, which usually
>>> means too hot to be out there, here in Texas).
>>>
>>> Now I am on a Texas lake, and If you are thinking in regards to your
>>> Florida location, it may be totally different.
>>>
>>> One man's opinion
>>>
>>> Charles
>>> 98 R 22
>>> s/v Daydream
>>>
>>>> Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 16:44:06 +0000
>>>> From: cover-man at comcast.net
>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Inquiry on 130% genoa
>>>>
>>>> Guys,
>>>>
>>>> I am contemplating getting the 130, but curious to get any feedback
>>>> on your performance experience. Thx.
>>>>
>>>> Art
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