[C320-list] New Mainsail

[Allan S. Field]

Hi Irv - We just replaced both sails on Sea Shadow.  We shopped at the
Annapolis Boat Show, talking with 3 vendors.  We went with North Sails, not
the least expensive, but they told the "best story."  You would love their
unique batten system.  Will Keyworth is very good to work with.  They even
put the sails on the boat in the spring.  We have 2 reef points and feel it
is necessary for some of the sailing I have been known to do on the Bay.  I
am a little unhappy with the way the sail was cut at the tack and along the
foot but Will has guaranteed me he will make me happy.  I intend to get him
back down to the boat in the fall then leave the sail with him over the
winter to make this adjustment.    But regardless of who you go with, I
would recommend making sure that the rig is in proper tune before the
sailmaker comes down for final measurements; my sense is that is why my main
did not turn out just right. - Allan

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irving Grunes
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 10:08 PM
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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
specified?

Any particular loft had any kind of special good deal?

Irv Grunes
2001 #851 Isle of Wight