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

[Bob Weber]

Wally, I don't have an exact answer.  Sails are measured by Onces.  Trouble 
is I don't know how many Ozs I have or the range they run.  I would like 
something simular to spinnaker material with a light uv cover.  Bob

>From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:23:24 -0500
>
>Bob,
>
>What weight and material would you select if you had it to do over again?
>
>Wally
>
>
>>From: "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com>
>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:21:15 -0600
>>
>>Hi Wally, I agree with Steve. I have a 155 and am very happy with the 
>>size.  I need a 1 size fits all and it is a good compromise.  Winds in the 
>>8 - 12 kt are perfect.  I usually start reefing right about 12 kt.   
>>Anthing less than 8 kt a 175 might be helpfull but at 8 the 155 has you 
>>moving just fine.  I think the balancing of the design assumes a 175.  
>>With a 155 I have a hard time tuning out lee helm snice the center of 
>>effort is further forward.   If I had to do it all over again I would wan 
>>a much lighter 155.   I have a doyle sail which is dacron the thickness of 
>>a storm sail - it is hard to shap in light winds.  The 155 goes on outside 
>>of upper stays and comes back to just aft of the doghouse.  hope it helps. 
>>  Bob
>>
>>
>>>From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
>>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>>>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:54:25 -0500
>>>
>>>I am not trying to increase sailing time. I already sail more than any 
>>>one I know. :-) I am trying to find the best sail for 8 - 12 mph winds. I 
>>>also need to be able to make headway upriver so I put a premium on upwind 
>>>performance. If I am real concerned about down wind performance I fly my 
>>>spinnaker. The Harken furler makes sail changes easy so I am not seeking 
>>>a one size fits all sail. Not having sailed with the 175 I can't comment 
>>>first hand and perhaps I have picked up some misconceptions.
>>>
>>>I do have an open mind .....
>>>
>>>At what wind speed do you need to furl when sailing solo? Heeling is fun 
>>>but I like to keep the boat balanced for speed. Am I going to have to 
>>>furl in at 10 or 12 knots? I am not going to order anything this week so 
>>>i have time to rethink.
>>>
>>>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 11:49:02 -0500
>>>>
>>>>Wally,
>>>>
>>>>I'm with Rummy on this.
>>>>
>>>>I don't race, and I understand using a different sail for racing 
>>>>purposes.  Jay on Long Beach Island never sees winds under 5kts.  He 
>>>>needs a sail optimized for high wind conditions.
>>>>
>>>>But if you live in place where there are variable winds, and you prefer 
>>>>sailing to motoring, the 175 is a great sail.
>>>>
>>>>Like Rummy, mine is always in use--heavy air, light, air--and like Rummy 
>>>>I keep noticing I'm still sailing when everyone else is motoring around 
>>>>for lack of wind, or not going out at all because of too much wind.
>>>>
>>>>The 175 is not "pretty" in the traditional sailing sense, and I think a 
>>>>lot of people get rid of it for that reason.  But in a functional sense, 
>>>>it's the most versatile sail you can buy, it was built for this boat, 
>>>>and it will allow you to sail powerfully in all kinds of conditions when 
>>>>others can't sail at all.
>>>>
>>>>Bill Effros
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>>>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>>Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 9:45 AM
>>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Wally,
>>>>As long as you already have a 125, why not go all the way for light air 
>>>>and
>>>>get the 175. I have it and love it, even in heavy air it's quite a 
>>>>performer.
>>>>
>>>>Rummy
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