[C320-list] new mainsail and genoa

[Alan Goodman]

I'm getting ready to order my new mainsail and genoa.  Looks like I'll use Gary Swensen's Ullman loft in Ventura CA.  Gary used to work in the Catalina factory sail loft and has made and since leaving has designed and installed other 320 sails so I think (hope) his personal experience will make for a better designed sail shape.  Here is my question:  I have a 2 line Dutchman and Gary is concerned that if I go with a loose foot main the Dutchman will not work nearly as well than if I use a bolt rope foot (because the Dutchman 'tabs' at the foot of the sail will not be rigidly fixed to the boom. If I remember to really tension the outhaul before I drop the sail I may be OK per Gary).  Has anyone gone loose foot with the Dutchman and what information can you share?  The other loft I am considering (second choice, not as impressed) is Mauri in Texas, anyone bought a sail from them ?