[C320-list] New Mainsail

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Irv

I just bought a new main from UK Sails in Annapolis I worked with David Gross.  They have done new sails for 4-5 other guys that I know and all are pretty happy.  About 3 years ago I got a Tape Drive jib from them. 

The performance difference with new sails is incredible, I point higher, light wind performance inceased and minor adjustments produce results. 

UK makes the sails in Annapolis and there is something to be said for supporting a local sail maker. 

Based on recommendations from David and info I found on our forum and a discussion I had with Orlando gotat the Annapolis 320 Meeting a few years back I went with UK.

 I got a higher end 7.2 oz Dacron (300F) MT/FT Main, 3 line Dutchmen with two reef points.  Also had some D rings sew on where reefing lines attach. The 3 line Dutchmen makes a really big difference.

I: 43.67
J: 12.50
P: 38.00
E:13.25

Full Batten Batmain (4) 7.2 oz 

 If you go with 2 reef points you need to make some changes on how you run your reef lines.  I am working on that now.  

I also upgraded to the Tides Mainsail Handling System and replaced the sail lugs. Boy what a difference this makes when hauling up and dropping the main almost no effort and you dont mess with broken slugs and that dam little door on the mast that comes open and lets the slugs out (always at the wrong times). 

Since I went from a 2 to a 3 line Dutchmen, along with the bulk the Tides system and new sail added I have to replace my sail cover.  Always something. 

If you are in the Northern VA / Washington DC area David will be speaking at the sailing club I belong too on Monday night on choosing and making sails. You can find meeting details at www.pentagonsailing.org.  You or anyone else on the list would be more than welcome to attend.   

I did look at other lofts but have been really happy with UK.  

Tony     

 




-----Original Message-----
From: Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Fri, Jun 17, 2011 10:07 pm
Subject: [C320-list] New Mainsail


Starting to think about a new mainsail for our 2001 #851 boat.
Has anyone put together a list of C320  new sails that have been bought.
We are looking for full battens, one reef Point, Cunningham, and Dutchman
What specs on sailcloth for *cruising only* on Upper Chesapeake was
pecified?
Any particular loft had any kind of special good deal?
Irv Grunes
001 #851 Isle of Wight