[Rhodes22-list] 175 vs 130 Genoa

[David Talbot]

I have a 175 which is very lightly used for sale if you decide on that
 ($550.00 plus shipping) pics available

On Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 4:41 PM, Curtis Ruck via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I have had a 175 dacron and currently sail with a 130 laminate.  The 175 is
> a nightmare to tack in lightwinds, even with pvc shroud rollers I'd still
> have to go forward to help it.  The 130 tacks easy, can still occasionally
> get hung up on the forward shrouds.  I primarily do lake racing in the
> south now, but I went with laminate because at the time I was sailing
> chesapeake in 15+ knot conditions and the 170 even partially furled was
> more than I was comfortable with.
>
> On Sat, Nov 21, 2020, 4:25 PM MichaelM <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am hoping to purchase a Rhodes 22 in the near future, and am wondering
> > about the pros and cons of the Genoa options.  It seems that the 175
> would
> > be best in light air (which is most common where I sail), but I wonder
> how
> > such a large sail tacks in those conditions.  Also, I think reefing the
> 175
> > down a lot for heavier winds would adversely affect its shape.
> >
> > Which sail do you have and what do you recommend?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Wannabe Rhodie
> >
> >
> >
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