[Rhodes22-list] weather helm vs lee helm

[Chris Cowie]

The Rhodes has no weather helm when the sails are properly trimmed

Christopher P. Cowie    

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-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of joseph doucet
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 2:48 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] weather helm vs lee helm

I guess we should reply to the question.  No, the Rhodes 22 does not have a Lee helm if it is set up properly.  Mine has a slight weather helm.  Lee helms are dangerous and strong weather helms can wear one out on a long cruise.

Good question though

Joe

Joe Doucet
203-512-5629


> On Jun 4, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
> Jim,
> I think sailing on a Rhodes is probably the least frightening 
> experience one could imagine.  Where are you located?  You should get 
> a look at one of these.  Always a friendly Rhodes owner somewhere 
> nearby. - rob
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jim A
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:07 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] weather helm vs lee helm
> 
> I saw a post somewhere (not here) that stated the Rhodes 22 has lee helm. Is this true? I am new here as well as to sailing and looking for my 1st and probably last boat. I think the Rhodes would fit the bill. I never sailed on a boat with leem helm. Seems frightening..........
> 
> Thanks,
> JimA
> 
> 
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