[C320-list] New Mainsail

[Amshd2]

Irv

Contact me at amshd2 at aol.com

Tony 






-----Original Message-----
From: Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Sat, Jun 18, 2011 5:23 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Mainsail


How much did it cost?
lso how much did it cost to add the extra dutchman line.
e only cruise.
rv #8510
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM, Amshd2 <amshd2 at aol.com> wrote:
>

 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