[Rhodes22-list] Re Shortening Sail

[BARRY RUEHLEN]

I was actually about to reach out to the group about the second position on the main boom. We have recently completed the rebuild of our 87 model, and are now sorting through some of the Rhodes specific nuances. So, how does the lower boom position relate to our imf main?
Best,
Barry Ruehlen
SV Perseverance 87
Saint James City, fl

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Paul Rhodes <plrhodes29 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 11:18:32 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Re Shortening Sail

Hi Don,

That’s a good idea.  We didn’t bother to raise the poptop and enclosure because it was only a day sail and with rain likely.  I’ve read about lowering the boom as “the first reef”, but didn’t think of it that day, nor had I explored how to move the attachment.  Your description will help!

Paul

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> On 10. Aug 2025, at 18:29, Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
>  Hi Paul,
> Perhaps I missed this somewhere in the previous messages, but when the wind gets uncomfortable while sailing, you can lower the pop-top and then lower the boom to a lower position.  There should be a hole in the mast where the spring pin by the gooseneck fits into.  This will reduce heeling, but... puts the boom at a position where you can easily hit your head.  Both my '81 and '03 Rhodes had this feature.  This feature lowers the center of force from your mainsail and as a result, reduce heeling.
> Don Simons,Old Forge, NY
>    On Friday, August 8, 2025 at 08:58:29 AM EDT, Paul Rhodes <plrhodes29 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Roger, Ric, Larry, Todd, Chris et al for your welcoming words and informative discussion on shortening sail and keeping Commodores happy!  I’ll enjoy putting your thoughts into practice.
>
> Larry, Stan also thought that with our name, it was meant to be, and I won’t argue.  I’ve been trying to find a familial connection with Phil ever since I heard about him as a kid.
>
> Paul
>
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