[C320-list] new sails

[Chris Descher]

After reading the very helpful article on cloth, I spoke with Mack and eventually ordered sails from them - marblehead 135 furling jib and high aspect main, loose foot, one set of reef points.  I also ordered the Mack pack.   Bird dogs aren't much help sailing, so I normally single-hand while they watch.  I'm hopeful that this setup will match my circumstances.  The total price is going to be right around $5,000, delivered to OK from FL.  They should be here in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for all the help.

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On Mar 23, 2013, at 9:07 AM, sailorlew at aol.com wrote:

> This is an article on different grades of sailcloth.
> Lew 
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> http://www.macksails.com/sailclth.htm
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 12:47 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] new sails
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> Chris,
> 
> That seems like the right ball park.  
> 
> I was just reading an article on Dacron sails.  Sounds line there are four tiers 
> of cloth.  Tier one and two do a far better job holding their shape but cost 
> more.  Most lofts seem to be quoting tier three or four though so they can be 
> competitive.
> Bruce
> Somerset Dana Point
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> 
> Chris Descher <cjdescher at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Folks, I'm thinking of replacing the 15 year old sails on 1998 hull 500.  I 
> would like to use a local sailmaker, and I do respect the one we have here in 
> Tulsa, OK.  For a 135 furling dacron genoa and a loose footed, fully battoned 
> main, is $4000 in the ballpark for a reasonable price?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Chris Descher
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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