[Rhodes22-list] Sail Life

[Todd Zumach]

Sailcare.com <http://Sailcare.com> is one company that renews sails.
800-433-7245 <http://www.sailcare.com/>

The previous owner (Ron Finelli) of my R22 recommended this company. He even
gave me a brochure. He suggested I send in the 2003 150% Genoa. The $100 to
$200 price is a lot cheaper than new sails.

Todd Zumach
Phillips, WI


On 11/7/05, Richard Smith <sailnut at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
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> > What do you think about Doyle's StackPack?<
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> I know nothing of this. However anything which involves elaborate rigging
> is sure to foul at the worst time, produce endless aggravation and excess
> windage aloft. Windage aloft is the last thing a Rhodes needs!
>
> My Rhodes came with a blown out mainsail. I ordered a new main with a
> couple of full length battens. Even though they add weight aloft I like
> them because they do an excellent job of controlling the draft. With
> smallish sails the pocket near the head doesn't set right with short
> battens. On the other hand if the full length battens are to stiff it's no
> good also. Remember, with a full batten sail comes the probability of
> jamming when hoisting or lowering.
>
> You will be sailing on Rockaway inlet. A venue given to strongish
> sea-breezes. I had my boat delivered with a 145% genny. It was frequently
> to much for single handing although mostly alrite when crewed. I suggest
> you drop down to a 125% head sail on a reefer and consider a drifter as a
> future purchase.
>
> Richard Smith
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> PS: I originally intended to moor the boat across the harbor at Great
> Kills.
> Conditions on Raritan Bay are much different then those you will
> experience.
> In my opinion ideal for a Rhodes. On Raritan Bay a 150% genny would be
> ideal .
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