New Sails

[Bill Goldsmith]

I took the plunge this year and ordered a new Dacron shelf-footed main and a new miter-cut dacron 135 genoa for Second Chance. With the original sails (1980) the boat would hit hull speed (about 6 knots) at no less than about 10 - 12 knots of wind with a fair amount of weather helm. This weekend I took the new sails out for a shakedown cruise and was amazed. At about 8 knots of wind with the sails trimmed just right the boat cruised along at hull speed. When the wind picked up to about 10-12 knots the boat cranked up to 6.3 knots which I never achieved with the old sails at any wind speed. Also, at that wind speed even with some heel the helm felt very balanced. Wow this boat can really sail--I never appreciated it with the tired out sails. Kudos again to Carl Alberg and Andy Vavolotis!! Best upgrade I've done so far.

Bill Goldsmith
CD27 #173
Second Chance



goldy@bestweb.net

[Evan]

I'm hoping to replace the sails on my 1975 CD25 next season. Where did you buy your sails and how much were they?

Evan
s/v CHLOE



eeames@aol.com

[Bill Goldsmith]

I chose Mack Sails in Fla. After alot of research I decided to opt for a small loft with a good rep rather than a big franchise that had local lofts. Despite the big companies' offers to come and measure and install, etc., I was extremely impressed with Mack Sails' customer service. When I first called them, Travis of their office spent 45 minutes on the phone with me answering various questions. He assured me that they would fix any fit problems and work with me until I wass satisfied. As it is, the sails went on with no fit problems at all. The price was comparable to the big lofts: about $2400 for full main and genoa combined. No discount there, but the sails are beautiful.

I'm hoping to replace the sails on my 1975 CD25 next season. Where did you buy your sails and how much were they?

Evan
s/v CHLOE

goldy@bestweb.net

[Warren Kaplan]

Bill,
Is the new genoa of the regular hanked on variety, or is it a furling genoa?
Warren



Setsail728@aol.com

[Bill Goldsmith]

Warren:

The genoa is for my Harken Unit 0 roller furling unit and includes foam luff and a Sunbrella integral sun cover.

BTW, I thought about going bigger than a 135 for light air performance, but decided against it. Instead I replaced the old 135 with a new one. Glad I did. Just the right amount of sail.

Bill

Bill,
Is the new genoa of the regular hanked on variety, or is it a furling genoa?
Warren

goldy@bestweb.net

[larry mace]

Bill,
It is amazing how a new sail will correct the weather helm problem. There have been several posts complaining of excessive weather helm which I think can be corrected by replacing the sails. Reefing early helps but will not correct a blown out sail.

larry mace
cd33 dolce

I took the plunge this year and ordered a new Dacron shelf-footed main and a new miter-cut dacron 135 genoa for Second Chance. With the original sails (1980) the boat would hit hull speed (about 6 knots) at no less than about 10 - 12 knots of wind with a fair amount of weather helm. This weekend I took the new sails out for a shakedown cruise and was amazed. At about 8 knots of wind with the sails trimmed just right the boat cruised along at hull speed. When the wind picked up to about 10-12 knots the boat cranked up to 6.3 knots which I never achieved with the old sails at any wind speed. Also, at that wind speed even with some heel the helm felt very balanced. Wow this boat can really sail--I never appreciated it with the tired out sails. Kudos again to Carl Alberg and Andy Vavolotis!! Best upgrade I've done so far.

Bill Goldsmith
CD27 #173
Second Chance

lmace@gt.com