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

[Wally Buck]

Steve,

Upwind in Heavy Winds - 125 Headsail is sheeted inside upper shroud, block 
moved are moved forward. The sheet are fully tightened, the only time I use 
the handle. Skipper and crew are sitting on the rail as far forward as they 
can. Tiller extender is a must. Traveler is adjusted often.

I don't spill headsail in gust either, usually I can't reach the sheet from 
windward side even if I wanted to.

I am off to the lake! :-)


>From: Steve <rhodes2282 at yahoo.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: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:11:58 -0800 (PST)
>
>Wally
>Just wondering how you are sheeting your headsail in
>heavy wind.  In 20+ wind, heading upwind, I sheet
>headsail very tight.  Adjust your genona track so you
>spill a little at the top.  Even in a gust, I never
>dump the headsail; only the main.  You can dump the
>main to where it is backwinding from the headsail but
>maintain the same speed due to the increase in wind
>speed. Also, if you happen to round up, as long as the
>headsail is still set with main completely dumped,
>when the boat comes back; the headsail will start to
>bite & quickly gain your momentom back.
>Steve
>
>
>--- Wally Buck <tnrhodey at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > 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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