[Rhodes22-list] 175 vs 130 Genoa

[Tom Van Heule]

I have a 175.  Tacks fine as long as you don't rush it. The issue most have
is the clew hanging on the stay, let the wind fill it a bit before cranking
it over.

I can't speak to sail shape, next year is our first on bigger water, we
will see if I want to downsize after lake michigan becomes home.

Buy one!!

On Sat, Nov 21, 2020, 3:25 PM MichaelM <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am hoping to purchase a Rhodes 22 in the near future, and am wondering
> about the pros and cons of the Genoa options.  It seems that the 175 would
> be best in light air (which is most common where I sail), but I wonder how
> such a large sail tacks in those conditions.  Also, I think reefing the 175
> down a lot for heavier winds would adversely affect its shape.
>
> Which sail do you have and what do you recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wannabe Rhodie
>
>
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