[Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????

[Paul Grandholm]

I've been following this thread with interest.  I have the 175 genny and 
love it in most cases.  However, it does make the boat significantly 
overpowered in anything over 10 knots (probably 8 knots).  If you're just 
cruising, the assumption is that you just reef or furl until you're 
balanced and keep going.  The truth is however, that you can only furl 
the headsail so much before you lose sail shape and boat speed.  The 
problem is also that if we're all honest, the only guy that's cruising is 
the guy that's behind and can't catch up.  There is no such thing as a 
perfect sail for all conditions.  Stan once said that the 175 comes the 
closest because you can sail well in light air and furl as much as you 
have to in heavier air.  I agree.  I think that the next time I need a 
new headsail, I will try to get a new furler that will allow me to change 
foresails without taking down the mast.  I will probably get the new UPS 
or whatever it's called that Mary Lou et al have and then a 150 or 135 
with a foam luff pad for heavier air.

Paul
>
>My boat must be light or something. At 20 heading upwind my 125 is furled to
>keep me off the rail and I am fighting a 30 degree heel.  Most likely the
>boom is lowered halfway as well. I like exciting sails as much as anyone and
>more than most. Too bad you can't try sails out and return them like clothes
>that don't quite fit!
>
>Still have an open mind .....
>
>Wally
>
>>From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 23:04:45 -0500
>>
>>Twice in one day.
>>
>>Again, Wally, I agree with Rummy.  I rarely furl below 20 knots.  I sail
>>the boat upright with minimum heel.  I generally sail alone.  The 175 makes
>>it very easy to come about.  I adjust sail sizes to keep the boat well
>>balanced.  When I'm sailing in crowded harbors I reduce the size of the 175
>>so I can see the traffic better.
>>
>>Bill Effros
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 5:18 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>>
>>
>>Wally,
>>When you furl depends a lot on your style of sailing and how much ballast
>>(people weight) you have with you. When alone, I never furl until the winds
>>gust
>>above 20 knots. Below that and I'm comfortable. The 175 is an awesome sail.
>>Besides looking good, it is an excellent performer in lite air as Bill
>>mentioned. By the way, I think this is one of the first times anyone has
>>agreed with me
>>on the list.....I appreciate your support Bill.
>>
>>
>>Rummy
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