[Rhodes22-list] New Sail Fabric

[Josh Matteson]

Hi,

I was a sail consultant who spec'd racing and cruising sails in the past.
For most cruising, we used a general-purpose 135% with a high clew for a
furling system. If you sail only in light air, you could consider a 150%
for a bit more power. 150% can be a bit of a bear to furl, and their shape
tends to distort as the wind picks up.

I hope that helps.

Josh Matteson

On Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 2:41 PM Scott Andrews via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I would love to purchase a 135 and use it instead of the 175. Anyone have
> one for sale!
> Scott Andrews
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > 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
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
>
>