[Rhodes22-list] 175 vs 130 Genoa

[Curtis Ruck]

I have had a 175 dacron and currently sail with a 130 laminate.  The 175 is
a nightmare to tack in lightwinds, even with pvc shroud rollers I'd still
have to go forward to help it.  The 130 tacks easy, can still occasionally
get hung up on the forward shrouds.  I primarily do lake racing in the
south now, but I went with laminate because at the time I was sailing
chesapeake in 15+ knot conditions and the 170 even partially furled was
more than I was comfortable with.

On Sat, Nov 21, 2020, 4:25 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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