[Rhodes22-list] New Sail Fabric

[Cary Tolbert]

My vote is for the 135 sail. My boat came with Stan's 175. Geez what a
cumbersome monster. I replaced the 175 with my current sail , a 135 of 14
seasons now and have found it  easy to handle and sufficient for a 22 ft
boat.

Cary
S/V Whisper '86
Claytor Lake , VA


On Tue, Oct 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM Graham Stewart <graham at debgraham.ca> wrote:

> I’m planning to replace my 135 with one the same size. I would rarely want
> something bigger and would often find a 155 to be a nuisance.
> Graham
>
> > On Oct 27, 2026, at 12:08 PM, Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I was just informed that most of the Rhodes included a 135 genoa.  I am
> > tempted to order a 155.   Can any of you help me with perspective on that
> > decision?
> >
> > Matt Wilson
> > Hornblower 2
> > White Bear Lake, MN
> >
> >
> >> On Tue, Oct 20, 2026 at 1:13 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello everyone,
> >>
> >> I I am planning to buy a new suit of sails. I have become aware that
> Most
> >> Rhodes 22’s came with Doyle super cruise sails.  I am wondering if I
> could
> >> get some perspective from the list about general quality and durability
> of
> >> that sail cloth. How long does it last and how long does it keep a
> decent
> >> shape?
> >>
> >> My boat sits on a mooring about six months out of the year on a big lake
> >> in Minnesota. I do get out there pretty regularly during the summer. It
> >> sits shrink wrapped all winter.
> >>
> >> I am mostly interested in durability, though performance would be nice
> as
> >> well.
> >>
> >> I am planning to purchase the 155 Genoa.  I would take your thoughts on
> >> that topic as well.
> >>
> >> Many thanks for whatever help or perspective you can give
> >>
> >> Matt Wilson
> >> Hornblower II
> >> White Bear Lake, MN
> >>
>
>