[Rhodes22-list] Removable and Installation of New JIB

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Chris,

I think we both have the 150. 

Stephen Staum

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On May 11, 2014, at 3:47 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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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