[Rhodes22-list] Self tending jib

[Ronald Lipton]

I am still confused about the basics of the self tending jib.  The text
on the GB page tends to imply that the jib can be flown with the 175
up.  Does this mean that a line is needed as is used for the UPS?
Can enough tension be maintained to keep good sail shape?  It is presumably
ment for higher winds where the 175 would not be used and the size
would be small enough to be self tending inside the shrouds.  A picture
would tell 1000 words.

Ron
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 7:06 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Self tending jib


Mark:

Just so you know we are all here.  But very few of us have the sail
plan that you do.  It is a relatively new plan by Stan and you would have to
ask him how many left Edenton with it.  I suspect only three or four, not
many more.
You are apparently the only one on the list.  Not all who get a R22
get on or stay on the list.
You have been elected to figure it out and post the results.  Maybe
your results will get others to that sail plan.
The overwhelming number on the list have the 175 Genoa.  There is a
good mix between GBI and CDI furling, with a couple of Harkin out there.
Those with the CDI or Harkin can fly a jib by changing sails.  Furthermore,
there are a couple who can fly a smaller Jib in an alternative way.
You appear to be the one, let us know the results.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA



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