[Rhodes22-list] I need your advice for reconditioned Rhodes- luff pads

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Joe,
I took Ron and Linda Singerman out on my boat today - higher winds, somewhat like the winds I experienced in Annapolis, but sheeted thru the middle fairlead and cam cleats - the fairlead is well placed to make the sail most effective.  I'm really not so concerned about spilling wind thru the foot as before.  The shortened sail does help the tacking process for me - try it on your boat and see if it helps you.  Outside all of the shrouds is further off the wind - I think this will help you.
Chow,
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: DownHill <jadoucet at snet.net>
>Sent: Oct 30, 2007 9:56 PM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] I need your advice for reconditioned Rhodes- luff pads
>
>
>All,
>OK, I have experienced the same problems with the 175% genoa described many
>times on the mailing list.  It is great in a 5- 15  knot wind, but it is
>difficult to bring across in light air and provides too much heel in higher
>winds.
>
>I put some West Marine plastic cylinders around the 4 outer shrouds to help
>the sail avoid being hung up in light winds.  Where / how can I purchase the
>luff pad to help sail shape in the high wind conditions?
>
>Joe
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>Steven Alm wrote:
>> 
>> Paul,
>> 
>> I have the 175 genoa and I like it just fine.  However, I added a luff pad
>> to it last year and it makes a big difference.  The luff pad adds bulk to
>> the front and mid section of the sail so when you reef in, the belly of
>> the
>> sail rolls up tighter making for much better sail shape on those days with
>> higher winds.  This addresses the bigest disadvantage to the 175 which is
>> bad sail shape when deeply reefed.
>> 
>> Slim
>> 
>> On 10/15/07, Paul Krawitz <krawitzmail-rhodes22 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> To you experienced Rhodies out there, I ask your recommendations on a few
>>> items as I finalize my wish list with Stan Spitzer to replace my circa
>>> 1980
>>> Rhodes Continental.
>>>
>>> Genoa jib size: Stan prefers the 175% for its overall utility. But our
>>> harbor is narrow and can sometimes require lots of tacking. If you've got
>>> a
>>> 175, do you like it for both heavy and light air? If you chose smaller,
>>> what
>>> did you choose, and have you been happy with that choice?
>>>
>>> Ultimate Power Package: For those of you that have this, has it been
>>> relatively maintenance free, or has it been a hassle?
>>>
>>> Do any of you have the Macerator Discharge System? What has been your
>>> experience?
>>>
>>> I'm already getting the 2 swivel seats, solar panels and second battery.
>>> Are there any other items in the "Super Options List" that I shouldn't
>>> miss?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Paul K
>>>
>>>
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