[C320-list] Head'sl Question

[Joe Geiger]

The 150% head’sl on my boat is the original factory sail and is pretty blown out.  Catalina Direct has a 15% off on Ullman sails until 9/24 and I was wondering if anybody has experience with this brand. With the discount, it’s about $1K cheaper than Doyle which has a loft near our club.  

After reading the Ullman 150% description it sounds like it uses lighter sail cloth and is not recommended to be reefed using the furler.  They say it has too much draft and can get blown out when partially furled. We typically have light to moderate winds here in Narraganset Bay, RI so the extra sail area would be nice. I would definitely want the ability to reef it in a good blow as I’ve found sailing under just the main can make tacking difficult.

Anyone have the Ullman 150% or any thoughts on the pros and cons of a 150% vs. a 135% (which reportedly can be reefed without harm)?


Joe
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Joe Geiger
Vega #722
Greenwich Cove, RI