[Rhodes22-list] Doyle UPS sail experience, helm balance, etc.

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Brooks,

Congrats on the boat. I think you'll love the 130 and UPS combo. I got the 130 last spring and seems to fit my sailing style and abilities. I could see where a 150 might be an option also. Unfortunately, I don't have the UPS....yet. 

I hear nothing but great things about the UPS. There are lots of details in the archives and the Rhodes Web site.

If anyone has a used UPS, I'd be interested in buying it. 

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Jan 13, 2015, at 7:35 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> My R22 (which I got late 2014) came with a UPS and I never got to try it and
> now won't be able to until April or so.
> 
> I think Doyle says it's close to a 200% genoa. 
> 
> I'm hoping to go with a small (130 or lower) dacron jib for winds above 10
> knots and use the UPS for under 10.  We usually have  a lot of light winds
> in the summer on the Chesapeake. I could see using it quite a bit.
> 
> I'm aware of need to be wary of wind increasing when going down wind - don't
> ask me how I know.
> 
> I'm not interested in racing so not worried about PHRF. I just want to sail
> a lot and being able to go well in light airs is appealing - especially if I
> pass some other boats :-)
> 
> I'm curious as to how the boat balances, how close to jib people are
> mounting the tack, whether it's a fairly practical sail or a pain in some
> way.
> 
> Lastly, if I get REAL adventurous at some point and add a sprit to the boat
> so I can attach UPS to tip of the sprit, out in front of jib, would that
> give me a big lee helm? It seems possible.
> 
> I think it would be a rare thing to fly jib and UPS at same time although
> saw Mary Lou's post and pictures doing just that.
> 
> In general, any advice appreciated. 
> 
> Brooks Bridges
> R22 1986/2006 (narrowing down list of name candidates)
> Cambridge, MD  
> 
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