[C320-list] Mainsail Upgrade for my c320

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 My in-mast (Seldon system) sail has the vertical battens and they work fine. They still don't provide the same shaping ability as full battens in a traditional sail but I'm more than satisfied. I'm also not sure if they will work on the older U.S. Spar system because I think the slot in the mast may be too narrow.

Bill
#1146

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian/Carol McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sat, Jun 7, 2014 8:34 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mainsail Upgrade for my c320


In my humble opinion, battened sails are great for racers.  I have the
in-mast system on Serenity and as a cruiser believe it is the best way to
go.  Ease of operation and endless reef points all from the comfort and
security of the cockpit are great for those of us starting to get a little
age!  If I raced this would degrade some performance, but overall it is
still a great set up.
Those who want to combine battens with in-mast furling may want to research
the newer vertical batten system available for in-mast system.  I have not
talked to anyone that has purchased these, but it sounds intriguing from
some articles I have read in the past.

Brian s/v Serenity #1075


On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 11:13 PM, Kaare Wold <sailor3952 at charter.net> wrote:

> Our experience with North Direct was very good.  We purchased a main and
> 150 genoa for our previous boat, Pearson 28.  We found the customer service
> very good and the sail quality excellent.  The jib did have about 24" of
> seam that was not stitched properly and North insisted that we return it
> for immediate repair. (all at their expense).  They did not want us to take
> it to a local loft for a minor repair.  Have no complaints and we will
> certainly consider them when Sheet Music needs new sails.
> Kaare Wold   Sheet Music,  #945
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "MSail" <msail at baymoon.com>
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:05 PM
>
> Subject: [C320-list] Mainsail Upgrade for my c320
>
>
>  On the subject of new sails (jib and main), do any of the C320 owners on
>> this list have any experience with lower cost sails from
>> Catalinaowners.com
>> (they are made by Doyle, apparently in Florida), or NorthDirect (made in
>> Sri
>> Lanka) that you can share.
>>
>> Any other suggestions (good or less than good experiences in SF Bay area?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Mike Mellon
>> Cat 320 324 LaVida
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Guy Smith" <smitski2001 at yahoo.com>
>> To: <C320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 1:18 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Mainsail Upgrade for my c320
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>> My Main is original on my '97 C320. While it is not shabby, it is baggy
>> and
>> stretched. I was considering replacing it this year and when I mentioned
>> it
>> to a fellow sailor (Hunter owner), he said I should consider doing away
>> with
>> the full battened Main. Has anyone replace their Main with a more
>> traditional, non-battened main?
>>
>> Fair Winds,
>> ~g
>>
>> Guy Smith
>> sv "Pleiades"
>> '97 C320 #452
>> Worton Creek, MD
>>
>>
>