[C320-list] New Mainsail

[Brad Kuether]

UK in Annapolis did a 135 genoa for me when I had my C&C.  Very happy with 
that sail and had no issues with it.  Still had great shape even after 10 
years.

Don't remember who I dealt with however this was MANY moons ago.

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Amshd2" <amshd2 at aol.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Mainsail




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