[Rhodes22-list] 130 Genoa vs the 175

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Richard,

You must sit on the wrong side.  With a 175 genny, my boat is just finding
its groove in 8 kt winds.  12 kt is perfect and 15 kt is when I may think
of furling on a close tack.

Rick

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:04 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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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