[C320-list] How many years usage?

[Kirk McCullough]

That was the best part; what kind of mind do thoughts like that come from, 
creative for sure.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Cc: <CraigEneboe at aol.com>; "'Mike Straus'" <straum_rpi at yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?


> Glad you enjoyed it.  I particularly like the name of the prop that I
> came up with while writing this.
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Kirk McCullough
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 7:21 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?
>
>
> That's hilarious.
>
> What about dragging one or two of the TV's behind? Hey particularly if
> they
> are not HD TV's what good are they anyway?
>
> Seriously though, up here in the summer we're lucky to see a 10 kt
> breeze,
> so the cruising spin is used regularly. An unfolding prop wouldn't sell
> well. But Adam you may want to pitch your idea to Kiwi prop for the "Bay
>
> Area" special unfolding Kiwi prop.
>
> :)
>
>
> Kirk
> #124
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Cc: <CraigEneboe at aol.com>; "'Mike Straus'" <straum_rpi at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?
>
>
>> Actually, what I have invented for C320's who sail in windy areas is
>> an unfolding prop. The more the wind goes up the more the prop unfolds
>
>> thus increasing wetted surface which increases drag and thus increases
>
>> control of the boat.  With the new unfolding prop you have to reef
>> less and lower the traveler less.
>>
>> We originally were working on an automatically deployed sea anchor for
>
>> when the winds were going over 25K.  However, there were too many
>> technical issues and thus we decided to go with the unfolding prop.
>>
>> If anyone would like to buy the patent on the "Autosee Anchor" please
>> e-mail me off list.
>>
>> Adam
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Kirk
>> McCullough
>> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:35 PM
>> To: C320-List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?
>>
>>
>> Yes but imagine good sails AND a folding prop. That's gotta be heaven.
>>
>> Kirk
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
>> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?
>>
>>
>>> As I have often said--good sails and good sail trim are far more
>>> effective then a folding prop.
>>>
>>> Adam
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Church
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:25 PM
>>> To: C320-List
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?
>>>
>>>
>>> I know guys that are using Catalina sails that are over 15 years old,
>
>>> but if you are even starting to consider a new set of sails, JUST DO
>>> IT. You couldn't possibly regret that decision. Old sails will still
>>> move the boat, but new sails are much much more fun.
>>>
>>> I put off retiring my sails until they were 8 years old. At that
>>> point
>>
>>> they didn't look much the worse for wear; needed some re-stitching at
>
>>> the UV and adjustment for a shrinking bolt rope. Even so, new Doyle
>>> Dacron sails made an amazing difference. It isn't just that the boat
>>> is faster, it's also much more responsive to sail trim adjustments,
>>> it
>>
>>> points better, and it heels less. OEM sails might not be totally worn
>
>>> out after 8 or 10 years, but even when new, they just aren't cut as
>>> good or made of materials that are anywhere near the quality of an
>>> average grade of sail from a decent loft.
>>>
>>> When I buy my next boat, new or used, I'm convinced that I'll
>>> immediately buy a new set of sails for it. Catalina should partner
>>> with a loft and offer new boat buyers the option of purchasing higher
>
>>> grade sails at a fairly deep discount. Beneteau uses a medium-grade
>>> Neil-Pryde sail, Hunter offers Doyle sails as an option.
>>>
>>> Sorry Gerry.
>>>
>>> JeffC
>>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>>  From: hcreech at comcast.net
>>>  To: C320-List
>>>  Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 5:45 PM
>>>  Subject: Re: [C320-list] How many years usage?
>>>
>>>
>>>  Jerry
>>>  My main is still the original so it has been through 8 seasons.  It
>>> is currently at Quantum sails in Annapolis where it will be cleaned,
>>> stored, and checked for needed repairs.  I have been using Quantum
>>> since my original headsail disintegrated sailing to Baltimore.  I
>>> replaced it with a Quantum sail, that was about  four years ago. I
>>> have used Quantum for cleaning and storage every other year since I
>>> bought the sail.  On the off year both sails live in my garage.
>>> Sincerely,  Herb Creech  Cloud Chaser #606
>>>   -------------- Original message ----------------------
>>>  From: "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net>
>>>  > Those of you who have replaced your original Catalina sails, how
>>> many years did
>>>  > you get out of them.
>>>  >
>>>  > Regards,
>>>  >
>>>  > Jerry Clayton
>>>  > #988
>>>
>>>
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