[Rhodes22-list] 130 Genoa vs the 175

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I have both the 175% and the 130% and I would highly recommend the 130%. As
mentioned previously the R22 is quite tender and the 175 requires reefing
at any wind speed over 8 knots. Unless you are racing, the 130 is more than
adequate, Besides, sweeping the young ladies off the fore-deck every time
you tack is not to be recommended.

Rgds
Richard
S/V Waif


On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 9:35 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Scott - just seeing this now, so you may have made your decision. You're
> facing a cruel dilemma which I know all too well - sailing vs. daughters
> sunning on the bow. I have the 130 and find it impossible to bring it
> around
> without seriously inconveniencing sunbathers - I can't imagine what it
> would
> be like with the 175. I defer to sunbathers since they don't deign to join
> me that often.
>
> I sail under the same circumstances and love the 130  and find it very
> versatile. If I'm solo and the wind builds I'll sail with just the 130
> furled. It gets quite gusty on our lake, narrow (2-3 miles) and long,
> surrounded by mountains. I've taken on water more than once. Quite
> exciting!
>
> Jefferson
> SV Patience
> Lake Memphremagog, Quebec
>
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