[Rhodes22-list] New Sail Fabric

[Scott Andrews]

I would love to purchase a 135 and use it instead of the 175. Anyone have one for sale!
Scott Andrews
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> On Oct 27, 2026, at 3:23 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>> 
>>