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

[DownHill]

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






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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