[Rhodes22-list] Genoa size

[Steve]

George
155% is the largest you can go without taking a
handicapp loss.  But if you are not going to race then
that wouldn't matter.  With winds 10-20, 135% might be
better if those wind conditions.  However, if you are
getting a furler, 155% will furl down to 135%
reasonable well and still maintain good shape & since
racing is not a factor; the 155% will give a broader
range of conditions.
Steve


--- George Carpenter <geocarp3 at mchsi.com> wrote:
> Following a tour of the Chicago Sailboat Show I
> decided to move "up" from my 2001 Precision 23 to a
> recycled 1991 Rhodes 22, which Stan is in the
> process of putting the finishing touched on as we
> speak. Since I sail on a reasonably large (for the
> area) lake in Iowa where the winds are most often
> moving between 10-20 it seems a 175% genoa is
> overkill. I used to truly enjoy racing, but have no
> interest in getting back into that, and I normally
> sail alone and speed is not a factor. I'm thinking a
> 150 should be fine, but would bow to your
> experience(s).
> 
>     George Carpenter
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