From cknell at vt.edu  Sun Nov  1 15:29:57 2026
From: cknell at vt.edu (Chris on LBI)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:29:57 -0500
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New Sail Fabric
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I also switched from the 170 to the 135 about 7 or 8 years ago. Where we sail on the bay in NJ the wind speed was almost never low enough to fully unfurl the 170. We often have the 135 partially furled in order to sail comfortably. I got my new sails from Doyle and have been very happy with them. The sales person (Chris Howes) seemed very familiar with the Rhodes but still needed a dimension for the foot of the mainsail from me. I have the IMF system so I was happy that I ordered the sails before I unstepped the mast when getting that dimension would have been  a production.

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From michael.4591 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 15:27:57 2026
From: michael.4591 at gmail.com (Michael Corley)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2026 15:27:57 -0500
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New Sail Fabric
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My situation is similar to Cary's.  I replaced my 170 that came with the
boat with a 135 and I really prefer it.  I got 16 years out of the original
Dacron sails.  I sail on the Southern Chesapeake Bay so light winds are
seldom a factor.  I would not go bigger than a 155.

Mike
s/v Ranger
99 Rhodes
Hampton Roads, VA.

On Tue, Oct 27, 2026 at 10:31?PM Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:

> My vote is for the 135 sail. My boat came with Stan's 175. Geez what a
> cumbersome monster. I replaced the 175 with my current sail , a 135 of 14
> seasons now and have found it  easy to handle and sufficient for a 22 ft
> boat.
>
> Cary
> S/V Whisper '86
> Claytor Lake , VA
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 27, 2026 at 2:01?PM Graham Stewart <graham at debgraham.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > I?m planning to replace my 135 with one the same size. I would rarely
> want
> > something bigger and would often find a 155 to be a nuisance.
> > Graham
> >
> > > On Oct 27, 2026, at 12:08?PM, Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?I was just informed that most of the Rhodes included a 135 genoa.  I
> am
> > > tempted to order a 155.   Can any of you help me with perspective on
> that
> > > decision?
> > >
> > > Matt Wilson
> > > Hornblower 2
> > > White Bear Lake, MN
> > >
> > >
> > >> On Tue, Oct 20, 2026 at 1:13?PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hello everyone,
> > >>
> > >> I I am planning to buy a new suit of sails. I have become aware that
> > Most
> > >> Rhodes 22?s came with Doyle super cruise sails.  I am wondering if I
> > could
> > >> get some perspective from the list about general quality and
> durability
> > of
> > >> that sail cloth. How long does it last and how long does it keep a
> > decent
> > >> shape?
> > >>
> > >> My boat sits on a mooring about six months out of the year on a big
> lake
> > >> in Minnesota. I do get out there pretty regularly during the summer.
> It
> > >> sits shrink wrapped all winter.
> > >>
> > >> I am mostly interested in durability, though performance would be nice
> > as
> > >> well.
> > >>
> > >> I am planning to purchase the 155 Genoa.  I would take your thoughts
> on
> > >> that topic as well.
> > >>
> > >> Many thanks for whatever help or perspective you can give
> > >>
> > >> Matt Wilson
> > >> Hornblower II
> > >> White Bear Lake, MN
> > >>
> >
> >
>