[C320-list] Genoa Track

[Peter Clancy]

Len ...... Yes, it's a cool looking sail. Definitely gets attention from the competition at the starting line! I paid about $ 1,800 five or so years ago. You can check their website www.nuclearsails.net<http://www.nuclearsails.net/> and easily price their mylar sails for the C320. Mine is the "BlackXX" which is about $ 1,900. It's clear mylar but has a fine black layer of criss-crossed strands embedded within in the sail for extra strength. I'd suggest having them install a white luff cloth to protect the mylar from the sun when furled. Let me know if you need any more info. I'll be at the St. Pete boat show where they should have a booth.


Peter Clancy
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Len<mailto:aqua5len at gmail.com> 
  To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:09 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa Track


  Peter,

  That clear laminated mylar Nuclear 150 sounds cool---what was the cost????

  Len Krane
  Aqua5  #1070

  On 10/25/06, Peter Clancy <SAILORPETE at msn.com<mailto:SAILORPETE at msn.com>> wrote:

  > For successful racing, I believe it's essential to have a lightweight 150
  > or 155 in your inventory. Our boats are on the heavy side and seem to
  > perform best in light air with a big, lightweight genoa. I bought my
  > laminated mylar 150 from Nuclear Sails in Tampa about five years ago. It's
  > still going strong and shows little wear. Nuclear makes a unique looking
  > sail in that it's clear and you can see right though it. I also have a mylar
  > mainsail from Nuclear. The tracks on our boats are fine and allow a
  > reasonable range of adjustment. I've found the 150 to be effective poled out
  > on downwind legs when we don't declare a spinnaker.
  >
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  > Peter Clancy
  > AROBAN  C320  #222
  > Miami, FL
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  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: Dave Moores<mailto:dmoores at cogeco.ca<mailto:dmoores at cogeco.ca>>
  > To: 'C320-List'<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list at catalina320org>>
  > Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:05 AM
  > Subject: [C320-list] Genoa Track
  >
  >
  > Our local PHRF now allows a 155% genoa with no penalty, so I have finally
  > conviced myself I need a new synthetic racing sail!
  >
  > Is anyone using a 155%?  Does the track go back far enough?
  >
  > (If anyone has the precise measurements to give the sailmaker I would
  > cetainly appreciate getting a copy).
  >
  > Thanks All
  > Dave Moores
  >