[Rhodes22-list] Jib Sheet length?

[Stephen Staum]

I have had a 175, 150 and now 130 Genoas.  I never measured the sheet
length but I don't think it is different with the different sails.  The
sheets need to be long enough to furl the sail and leave enough in the
cockpit to wrap around the winch and lock in the jam cleat.  Since the boat
is 22 feet and the jib sheet is one continuous line I would start with
45-50 feet and shorten it up if you have too much extra in the cockpit.  By
the way, I feel that the 130 is the best size for the Rhodes 22.  The
bigger sails get overpowered too quickly and the 175 gets caught in the
rigging when you come about.

Good sailing.

*Thanks and Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Pinafore*

*Needham, MA*



On Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 7:45 PM RODNEY BROWN <rnelson204 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all, 'Ive been doing some reading on the web, and seems there’s a
> lot of different opinions on sheet length (shocker I know).  Im replacing
> the 170 and have a 130  on the way, and will ordering new jib sheets.  They
> ‘re as old as this hills and stiff to boot.
>
> For those who are running 130’s, do you have a recommendation on length?
>
> Thanks for the input,
>
> Rodney