[Rhodes22-list] new GB genoa furling system

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Stan:

Hmm. Not sure it is worth the trouble unless it is an exercise in showing
off your mechanical wizardry. I am happy with my 175, although I don't
unfurl it all the way except in very light winds. Sail shape is
compromised, but, as an an Afternoon Gentleman Sailor, I really don't care
that much.

Cheers,
Shawn
S/V Sweet Baboo (Recycled 86)


On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 10:27 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Yes! Sounds wonderful. I love my 175 in light air but I often have it
> seriously reefed due to windy conditions on Mobile Bay. Geoff
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 9:17 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > Dear Rhodies:
> >
> > It is restless time at general boats so we have been tinkering with a
> > different kind of headsail furling system. The inspiration has been the
> > popularity of the 130% genoa joined to the reluctance to give up a 175
> > for those times "when it would be nice to have one".
> >
> > So the goals are:
> >
> > Headsails can be changed without taking down the mast.
> >
> > Headsails can be changed under way easier than any other currently
> > available system.
> >
> > The package can be readily shipped via UPS, USPS or FedEx.
> >
> > It can go onto a Rhodes' stay with nothing at all being done to the
> > existing stay.
> >
> > So simple to install even at his age Rummy can it , with only a used #2
> > philips head screw driver.
> >
> > Price:  Priceless.  At least for now but based on our previous
> > "inventions", half our cost.
> >
> > before we go through the mandatory R&D, we wanted feedback on whether we
> > should be disturbing the Rhodes perfect design.
> >
> > ss
> >
> >
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