Hi,
The decision has been made - we are getting new sails. The ones we have are
about 20 years old and even my admiral can see that they are quite blown
(stretched). Now the questions start: what kind and where to buy.
We are in Ottawa, so there is no local sail loft. Doyle Sail can accept local
orders, but I don't expect that they would come to the boat to do the
measurements. This opens things up a bit, because suddenly there is no
difference between anyone local and buying the sails on-line (or is there?).
Regarding where, I was thinking about Rolly Tasker, National Sails Supply, FX
Sails (The Sails Store) and a few more. Do you have any recommendations (or
horror stories)?
Regarding what:
- cruising sails (we don't race)
- fairly light (I try not to overpower; we reef early or don't sail if it is
really blowing (I don't think we sailed over 25 kt) and we need good sails for
those days when it is hardly blowing at all). Is 6.5-7 oz Dacron good? too
much, too little?
- I would like to get 2nd reef on the main - any comments (worth it, not
really)?
- I am thinking about the 135% genoa; however, I find that what I have is a
bit small ( I would have to check if it is really a 135% or is it smaller). I
would not go to 150-155%; I don't think I would ever be able to trim it
correctly and it would be too much to handle. But what about 140%? I could
easily handle a sail with the foot a 1 ft longer.
- some vendors offer a transparent window in the sail; others don't. Any
thoughts about that?
Any other suggestions, ideas, things to think of?
thanks
Marek
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