[Rhodes22-list] Removable and Installation of New JIB

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Hey Steve...trying to figure out which Genoa I have...foot measures about
11-12 feet and sail comes to  about even with back of cabin.... How does
that compare with yours?
Chris Greco
On May 11, 2014 10:15 AM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Cary,
>
> You will love the smaller genoa.  I had a 175 on my first Rhodes and liked
> it but tacking was a pain and the boat was quickly overpowered when the
> wind
> freshened.  The Carol Lee 2 came with a 150 and I love it.  Tacks much
> better and the boat is easier to handle in a blow with less reefing
> required
> hence better sail shape and pointing.
>
> Ted, where do you sail out of?  I am so jealous that you are already in the
> water.  How did you do bottom paint - as it has been so cold and wet?  I
> sail out of Squantum Yacht Club off Wollaston Beach in Quincy.  We just put
> our floats in this weekend so I could not be out there yet even if I was
> ready.  I am hoping for an early June launch with bottom paint being done
> next weekend and daughter's college graduation on the 24th.  Maybe we can
> rendezvous and raft up for cocktails some evening.  You can email me off
> channel @:  snstaum at gmail.com.
>
> Stephen Staum
> s/v Carol Lee 2
> Needham, MA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 9:05 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Removable and Installation of New JIB
>
> Cary,
>
> I have a GB furler and a 175 on my recycled 1991/2013. I just replaced it
> with the 130 and so far I really like it.
>
> I had to drill a few holes in the flexible aluminum tube to accommodate the
> higher tack attachment tab. I had the mast down so it was really very
> simple. Just take off the bottom furler and disconnect the tack and head
> tabs. The sail should slide out the bottom.
>
> The new sail is a breeze to tack compared to the 175.  I am sure there will
> situations where I'll miss the 175, but in really think the 130 will work
> well for me 90% of the time.
>
> Spring has sprung in New England. I took the boat out in Boston Harbor on
> Saturday and it was awesome.  I am looking forward to taking her out again
> on Sunday. It's supposed to be in the mid 70's and sunny.
>
> Let me know if I can explain anything in more detail.
>
> Cheers,
> Ted
>
> SV AIRPOWER
> 19991/2013 R22
>
>
>
> > On May 5, 2014, at 4:07 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Who would like to share their knowledge and or experience with the
> > removable
> > and installation of the jib sail. My boat (86) came with the CDI Jib
> > system.
> > I now have the 175 installed and would like to change it out with a new
> > 130
> > that I bought from Stan.
> >
> > This is open to one and all who would like to share, and will be greatly
> > appreciated
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Cary
> > SV/ Whisper.
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