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We have not been able to find the Class number....
In Response To: Not Sure... ()
At the time O'Day was building these, they put a 'Hull"number on the transom of the boat (Mine is 8769), which represented the O"Day hull number for that particular boat, (including all the different boats they built). We have yet to find a number that would identify the actual Rhodes 19 number. It is supposed to be on a brass placard in the back of the boat.
When I ordered new sails from Doyle, I selected 911 for the sail number. Not only an important day in our history to never forget, but also my youngest sons Birthday. And, based on the 1964 build date, I think that 911 is pretty close to the class number.
Joe
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- Out of curiousity, how many here flake their mainsails?
- I do.
- Not flaking my main would be like putting my pants on over two snow snowsuits.
- Always
- Looks like I'm in good company here, I do it religiously... (grin)
- I was always told the best way is to "roll" the sail like a sausage. It will extend the life. (I flake my main)
- What's the alternative?
- Never...
- Same here
- We do with exceptions & compromise.
- Nice looking Main flake ! Mine looks like that. I'm with Max, always, and we don't have
- Nope for the reason Jon mentioned
- Always. The crew complains bitterly!
- Never
- I never did.
- I do a partial flake...
- Not if the slide spacing is right.
- My lower slugs are on a jackline so you can flake the lower sail area.
- Not if the slide spacing is right.
- Always
- Always.
- I have lazy jacks and flake my main...
- I do
- Hey, a Rhodes 19! Very cool, Tas.
- Thanks Dave, my Rhodes 19 is in pretty good condition for a 1964 boat.
- Thanks Dave, my Rhodes 19 is in pretty good condition for a 1964 boat.
- Hey, a Rhodes 19! Very cool, Tas.
- Kinda
- First flake to port.
- Not possible on my boat....
- I always flake. On my small main it's easy even by myself.
- Never. Just dump into the lazy jacks, throw a few sail ties around and go!
