[Rhodes22-list] Which is Fastest?

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I'll guess it was B...

What size Genny do you have? Our boat is an '86 also and we were out in 20
knots last weekend. We tried everything, but the Big Genny just has a
horrible shape when reefed down to a working jib or smaller. We had the boom
down, the main furled in to about 50 - 60%, and the Genny was ultimately
furled in to the size of a hanky. We had a heck of a time just getting the
bow through the wind when tacking! The foot of our main is stretched out and
it has kind of a funny shape to it, and the Genny, while great for something
less than 15 knots, is no good for reefing way in to deal with 20 knots
Plus. The boat is a real blast though, and hopefully next season we can get
a new main on it.

Anxious to hear your results!!



Leland wrote:
> 
> Great afternoon of sailing.  Played around with three different sail plans
> to see which would be the fastest.  For all three; true wind was about
> 12-14 knots, centerboard was down, close reach of about 50 degrees with
> sails adjusted properly, 10-15 degree heel, and the tiller was locked
> straight.  I did need to occasionally shift my weight slightly to keep on
> tack.
> 
> A.  Boom down.  Genoa sheet between mast and inner shroud.  Genoa reefed
> to about 70%.  Full main.
> 
> B.  Boom up.  Genoa sheet between inner and outer shrouds.  Genoa reefed
> to about 110%.  Main reefed to about 60%.
> 
> C.  Boom up.  No Genoa.  Full main.
> 
> Which do you think was fastest?  Results surprised me.
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> Kent Island, MD
> 

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