[C320-list] New Mainsail

[Irving Grunes]

How much did it cost?
Also how much did it cost to add the extra dutchman line.
We only cruise.
Irv #8510

On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM, Amshd2 <amshd2 at aol.com> wrote:

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> Irv
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> 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.
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> The performance difference with new sails is incredible, I point higher,
> light wind performance inceased and minor adjustments produce results.
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> UK makes the sails in Annapolis and there is something to be said for
> supporting a local sail maker.
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> 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.
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>  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.
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> I: 43.67
> J: 12.50
> P: 38.00
> E:13.25
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> Full Batten Batmain (4) 7.2 oz
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>  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.
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> 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).
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> I did look at other lofts but have been really happy with UK.
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> Tony
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> -----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
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> 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
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