[Rhodes22-list] new GB genoa furling system

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

gad, you are right on all counts - just sold yours to Marc.

ss

On 6/19/14, 1:39 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List wrote:
> Stan:
>
> Hmm. Not sure it is worth the trouble unless it is an exercise in showing
> off your mechanical wizardry. I am happy with my 175, although I don't
> unfurl it all the way except in very light winds. Sail shape is
> compromised, but, as an an Afternoon Gentleman Sailor, I really don't care
> that much.
>
> Cheers,
> Shawn
> S/V Sweet Baboo (Recycled 86)
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 10:27 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
>> Yes! Sounds wonderful. I love my 175 in light air but I often have it
>> seriously reefed due to windy conditions on Mobile Bay. Geoff
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 9:17 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Rhodies:
>>>
>>> It is restless time at general boats so we have been tinkering with a
>>> different kind of headsail furling system. The inspiration has been the
>>> popularity of the 130% genoa joined to the reluctance to give up a 175
>>> for those times "when it would be nice to have one".
>>>
>>> So the goals are:
>>>
>>> Headsails can be changed without taking down the mast.
>>>
>>> Headsails can be changed under way easier than any other currently
>>> available system.
>>>
>>> The package can be readily shipped via UPS, USPS or FedEx.
>>>
>>> It can go onto a Rhodes' stay with nothing at all being done to the
>>> existing stay.
>>>
>>> So simple to install even at his age Rummy can it , with only a used #2
>>> philips head screw driver.
>>>
>>> Price:  Priceless.  At least for now but based on our previous
>>> "inventions", half our cost.
>>>
>>> before we go through the mandatory R&D, we wanted feedback on whether we
>>> should be disturbing the Rhodes perfect design.
>>>
>>> ss
>>>
>>>
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