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

[Jay Friedland]

Wally-
Let me throw one other "variable" into the mix-original manufacturing. 
I went on the list recently for recommendations on a replacement gennie 
as well. Because there was wrinkles in the draft of the sail with luff 
tape when it was 1/3 reefed, I felt there was stretch even though the 
sail was new with my '97 Rhodes. I didn't remember it before and also, 
a racing friend really pointed it out, and I watched it develop each 
time I reefed.

Before tossing it, I had a local sailmaker look at and although we both 
feel Doyle is a quality loft, even Barbados, it appeared cut wrong. It 
was laid out on his floor and then as obvious as day excessive draft 
showed up. He since corrected it by removing up to 1-3/4" of material 
across 2 or 3 seams, and restitching the luff. As the sailcloth had 
full resin, it was a poor job out of the factory. I had been in touch 
with the factory during manufacturing as it was one of the  first for 
use with the CDI furler. Even though they were very responsive, do many 
repeat sails for Stan, their work needs to be checked.

Anyhow, I anticipate it will be like finding horsepower I didn't know I 
lost. Take an experienced cruiser or racer out with you to check sail 
shape as well as sheet settings once in a while. A second set of eyes 
can't hurt.
Jay


On Mar 13, 2004, at 10:27 AM, Wally Buck wrote:

> I have IMF. I am amazed at the range of comments regarding wind speed 
> and sail selection. I don't see how it could matter if I had IMF or 
> Standard main. My boat needs sails reduced in 20 plus.
>
> 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: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:59:49 -0500
>>
>> Standard main or IMF?
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Wally Buck
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 11:14 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Purchasing new genny????
>>
>>
>> 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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