[Rhodes22-list] tuning requires proper instuction

[ed kroposki]

Andy,
	I have to believe with a 10-15 wind you should be able to point
better than 45 degrees.  Maybe you just need some specialized instructions.
Just get a gallon of Mt. Gay Rum, a case of coke, a bag of ice and bring
your boat to Hartwell Marina for a weekend of Rummy and Captain Bob.
                                                  Ed K
Sailing on Rummy's Lake aka Lake Hartwell, SC
http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell/


-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ben Schultz
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 2:49 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] tuning and such

Andy, 

Call me crazy, but 45 degrees is pretty good for a beamy sailboat made for
comfort more than made for racing.  Most of the cruising boats that I've
been on can point only to about 50-55 degrees.

That said, something else to try is to furl the genoa, and bring the sheets
inside the shrouds.  Also, of course, make sure the pop-top and hatches are
closed.  All of that can make a big difference.

You didn't mention wind speed in your message.  Since moving the traveler
windward helped, I would think that it was pretty light air.  Naturally, the
best sail trim and rigging options will vary with the strength of the wind.
If you have standard main, how old is it?  You will probably lose pointing
ability as the sailcloth loses stiffness.  I'm sure your bottom is clean
after the refurb., but if not, that can cause a difference also.

Of course, I'm currently sailing with nice soft sails, a bottom that is
slimier than it should be, and usually with the bimini and pop top up, so
what do I know?

Good luck, 
Ben 

-----Original Message----- 
From: Andy Lessard [ mailto:lessard at fabulousfloors.com
<mailto:lessard at fabulousfloors.com> ] 
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 07:06 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] tuning and such 


Help!     We got our butts kicked last night. 

We are the proud, new owners of a refurbished Rhodes22.  We enjoy cruising,
but trading from a J22, we still appreciate performance and a little
competition in sailing with the cruising fleet at Riverton Yacht Club on the
Deleware.

Elton did an excellent job getting the boat set up and on the go.  But we do
not have any information about tuning.  We have new Doyle sails.

We would also appreciate any help in how to best trim the sails to point
better to the wind.  With the rigging set up the way we were given the boat,
the best we could manage was 60 degrees to the wind.  With the current we
have on the river, that is not high enough to even make the weather mark.
What we have done is keep the boom in the lower position, moved the car as
far back as it will go on the jib sheet and trimmed the jib sheet back
almost to the car.  Last night we tried moving the traveller on the main to
windward and that seemed to help.  What helped the most was cranking down on
the rear stay.  To windward, we kept the centerboard all the way down.  With
all these efforts, the best we could point was about 45 degrees.  Still not
enough.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.  We do understand we are not sailing a
J22, but we also know that every sailboat has its optimum tuning and
trimming. Thank You,

Andy Lessard 
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