[C320-list] prop replacement? used 150% headsail?

[P.F. Ross]

Bill,

I installed an Autoprop H5 over 23 years ago based on reviews from
Practical Sailor in 1995.  In those years, I was on an inland lake and did
not race, but I know I picked up some speed.  My main motivation was for
backing and the Autoprop was reportedly (and in my experience) far superior
to the original prop regarding power and walk.

https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/ps-advisor-07-15-99

In the intervening years, the only maintenance I have done is to hose out
the bearings when hauled (average of once every 3 years) and to replace the
prop zinc.  Hosing the bearings was really just a feel good experience,
they were always free.  Overall a very positive experience.

Regards,

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206
Naples, FL

On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 8:33 AM Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
wrote:

> Bill:
>
> I would check out several of the web sites that sell new sails
> specifically for Catalinas. The Rolly Tasker sails are known to be decent.
> In my experience, they are not that much more than used sails once you get
> away from Catalina Direct, North Sails, etc.
>
> The dirty secret in sailmaking is that many of the lofts no longer make
> their own sails. They order Asian sails, then maybe do some customization,
> or maybe not. You can cut out the middleman and save some big bucks by
> buying online.
>
> Many years ago, I bought Rolly Tasker sails for a Catalina 25 to fit on my
> C&C 25. They sold for a couple hundred more than used sails and worked
> great.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows
>
> From: Doug Treff
> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 9:11 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] prop replacement? used 150% headsail?
>
> Bill,
>
> I have no recommendations on the prop, but I recently bought a brand new
> factory sail from Masthead Sailing Gear in Florida. He had an inventory of
> brand new sails for the C320. I have no idea what's left, but you should
> email him and ask.
>
> His name is Paul and he can be reached at masthead at mastheadsailinggear.com
>
> They do have a website but the inventory section is not current. Best to
> just email him.
>
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
>
> On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, at 6:17 AM, wdoc1 at aol.com wrote:
> > Feeling "the need for speed!"  I have a fixed 3-blade propeller.
> > Considering replacing this with a folding or feathering prop to gain a
> > little speed for casual Wed nite racing without sacrificing too much
> > performance under power.
> > Also looking to purchase a used 150-155% headsail...no matches yet at
> > Bacon Sails or on eBay.
> > Anyone have recommendations/observations?
> > Thank you,
> > Bill McConnellDiversion, 2000, #714
>
>