I have to buy a new mainsail for my CD25. Boat is a 1980 and original sail just gave up (ripped) this summer. I've never bought a new sail before. Are there options involved in this purchase, such as materials, shape, etc., that I should educate myself on, or do you merely get a "CD25 sail", i.e., one just made to factory specs out of standard materials? We're pretty casual sailors - mainly day trips and an occasional 3-4 day cruise. Sails need to be well built and perform well, but don't need to be high-tech, ultra performance models. We sail in midcoast Maine and reliability is key. I'd also prefer to deal with a local loft if possible. Thanx for any advice. Bill Mahan
mahan@mint.net
New sails for CD25
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John Martin
Re: New sails for CD25
Bill,
Tell your sail loft just what you said in this post. Tell them where you sail, what kind of weather you sail in, your level of expericenc, crew level of experience, day-sails and short cruises, what you as-the-buyer expect from the sail maker. Make sure they install reef points, leach line, cunningham cringle, draft stripes. I would also get quotes from sail makers over the internet. I think you will be pleasantly suprised by the boats performance with a new mainsail. Good Luck.
John Martin
CD28 Intrepid
johnmartin55@hotmail.com
Tell your sail loft just what you said in this post. Tell them where you sail, what kind of weather you sail in, your level of expericenc, crew level of experience, day-sails and short cruises, what you as-the-buyer expect from the sail maker. Make sure they install reef points, leach line, cunningham cringle, draft stripes. I would also get quotes from sail makers over the internet. I think you will be pleasantly suprised by the boats performance with a new mainsail. Good Luck.
John Martin
CD28 Intrepid
Bill Mahan wrote: I have to buy a new mainsail for my CD25. Boat is a 1980 and original sail just gave up (ripped) this summer. I've never bought a new sail before. Are there options involved in this purchase, such as materials, shape, etc., that I should educate myself on, or do you merely get a "CD25 sail", i.e., one just made to factory specs out of standard materials? We're pretty casual sailors - mainly day trips and an occasional 3-4 day cruise. Sails need to be well built and perform well, but don't need to be high-tech, ultra performance models. We sail in midcoast Maine and reliability is key. I'd also prefer to deal with a local loft if possible. Thanx for any advice. Bill Mahan
johnmartin55@hotmail.com
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ISaac
Re: New sails for CD25
I just recently replaced the genoa on my 1981 CD 25. I opted for 143 mylar constructed sail. The boat goes a full knot faster, and doesn't heel as much, don;t need to reef as often. The only draw back is these type of sails are more money and don't last as long. Anyway, I had UK sailmakers make my sail. I am very pleased.
A mylay Main would be a great sail as well.
Isaac
A mylay Main would be a great sail as well.
Isaac
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Bill Nitterauer
Re: New sails for CD25
Hi
I have a CD25.
The main is loose footed which (I believe) gives me more speed in low winds. I think this is the onlyu way to go. Otherwise, get one which will keep its shape over the long term. You do not need a fancy and costly Mylar/Kevlar.
I think you need only one set of reefing points-The lower set.
Mine is a Haarstick. They are very nice people to deal with, but a local loft will suffice.
Also, I would ask the loft to give you a bit more belly in the main so it will give you better performance in low winds.
Good Luck.
It is a great boat.
Bill Nitterauer #226
eanitt@yahoo.com
I have a CD25.
The main is loose footed which (I believe) gives me more speed in low winds. I think this is the onlyu way to go. Otherwise, get one which will keep its shape over the long term. You do not need a fancy and costly Mylar/Kevlar.
I think you need only one set of reefing points-The lower set.
Mine is a Haarstick. They are very nice people to deal with, but a local loft will suffice.
Also, I would ask the loft to give you a bit more belly in the main so it will give you better performance in low winds.
Good Luck.
It is a great boat.
Bill Nitterauer #226
eanitt@yahoo.com
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John Martin
loose footed main
Bill,
Did you buy your loose footed mainsail NEW? Or, did you convert an exsisting boltrope main by just removing the boltrope from the boom? Or, did you have an exsisting foot boltrope main RE-CUT to make it loose footed?
A boat that I race on has an old rag main. We removed the boltrope from the boom to make it loose footed. It helped greatly. I don't like the shape of the main on my boat so I am thinking of just removing the boltrope foot. Maybe have it re-cut.
I would appriciate your thoughts/comments.
John Martin
CD28 #346 Intrepid
johnmartin55@hotmail.com
Did you buy your loose footed mainsail NEW? Or, did you convert an exsisting boltrope main by just removing the boltrope from the boom? Or, did you have an exsisting foot boltrope main RE-CUT to make it loose footed?
A boat that I race on has an old rag main. We removed the boltrope from the boom to make it loose footed. It helped greatly. I don't like the shape of the main on my boat so I am thinking of just removing the boltrope foot. Maybe have it re-cut.
I would appriciate your thoughts/comments.
John Martin
CD28 #346 Intrepid
Bill Nitterauer wrote: Hi
I have a CD25.
The main is loose footed which (I believe) gives me more speed in low winds. I think this is the onlyu way to go. Otherwise, get one which will keep its shape over the long term. You do not need a fancy and costly Mylar/Kevlar.
I think you need only one set of reefing points-The lower set.
Mine is a Haarstick. They are very nice people to deal with, but a local loft will suffice.
Also, I would ask the loft to give you a bit more belly in the main so it will give you better performance in low winds.
Good Luck.
It is a great boat.
Bill Nitterauer #226
johnmartin55@hotmail.com