[Rhodes22-list] Buying Sails

[Ric Stott]

Yep, that’s it and technically, that’s all you need.  I have been using the same system on my boat since my Dad  bought it In 1889 used. I would buy a CDI ( least expensive) or similar if it was highest priority of projects but it’s not. Once purchased and installed you will need to  have your foresail luff modified with a bolt rope to be able to hoist it. 
The old system works. There is potential that the furling line takes a wrap around the tube underneath the aluminum plate which requires a trip to the bow , always at the most inappropriate times.  
A CDI furler will allow you to change head sails. The original does not.  
As for the 135% v the big dude***
I like my big Genny. I often use it without the main if downwind in enough breeze. I learned to use it in all conditions, including 20+ kts. 
But I would/ will upgrade it all when I can. Moving this morning to Safe Harbor. Off the mooring on Shinnecock Bay to Old Fort pond as Hurricane Lee will pass by to close for comfort in the next two days.  
Ric
Dadventure
Hampton Bays
Ny 

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> On Sep 13, 2023, at 9:32 PM, Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the info. That's very helpful.
> 
> Tom
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 8:36 PM THOMAS POLISE <tvpolise at aol.com> wrote:
>> 
>> CDI roller furler has the specs fo a Rhodes 22. (  jgrouette at sailcdi.com)
>> I recently refurbished mine, and I recently purchase a 135 headsail from
>> Doyle sails and I’m very happy with that size.  paul at doylesails.nyc
>> 
>> Both parties were very helpful
>> 
>>> On Sep 13, 2023, at 6:13 PM, Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm in the market for a foresail and a furling system. Probably looking
>> at
>>> a 125% Genoa. The forestay presently on the boat rotates and the sail
>> wraps
>>> well around it but there is no canister/reel onto which a furling line
>> can
>>> be wrapped. The line wraps around the end of the forestay and just
>> catches
>>> if you try to roll the sail in. I have no idea how the former owner used
>>> it.
>>> 
>>> If you have any suggestions or advice, I would love to hear it. Places to
>>> buy sails, DIY furling systems, etc.
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>> 
>>> Tom Hyatt
>>> S/V Eliza Jane '78
>>> Baltimore
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