[Rhodes22-list] New Sail Fabric

[THOMAS POLISE]

I switched from the 175 to the 135 and I am very happy with performance, ability to trim and sail shape. 

> On Oct 29, 2026, at 12:06 PM, Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks everyone who has chimed in. Leaning 135.
> 
>> On Tue, Oct 27, 2026 at 6:21 PM Josh Matteson <josh at mattesonassoc.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>