[C320-list] new mainsail and genoa

[Mike Ott]

I bought a new loose-footed mainsail at the beginning of last season and I also 
stayed with the 2 line Dutchman system.  The system work okay as long as the 
outhaul is re-tensioned (if slackened) and the topping lift is tightened.  It 
didn't work as well as the old bolt-rope setup but the sails were new and early 
on had no memory.  By mid-season I had no complaints, you would still have to go 
to the mast to start the first couple of folds as it comes down, but I had to do 
that with old system as well.
Mike Ott
'Amanda Lu'
#508




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From: Alan Goodman <goodmanalanlee at hotmail.com>
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Sent: Wed, February 6, 2013 9:40:51 AM
Subject: [C320-list] new mainsail and genoa



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 ?