Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
Definitely get a Cunningham so you can properly trim the main upwind in a breeze. I here you on price. That $1500 sounds very reasonable! On Fri, Mar 25, 2016, 6:44 PM Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My 135 came from There. I am very pleased with it and would not hesitate > to buy from them again. The flow stripes are also known as draft stripes. > Just colored tape to let you see how much of a belly you having your sail > > Joel > > > On Friday, March 25, 2016, Andrew Means via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hey all - >> >> As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on >> the Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via >> National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: >> >> *C&C 34 *(Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these >> measurements correct?) >> I = 44’ >> J = 14 >> P = 38.25 >> E = 10.92 >> >> *Fully Battened Mainsail - *Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs >> - $1,459 >> Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and >> sail bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner >> reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. >> >> >> Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT >> sails. There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I’m inclined to >> see that as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered >> from them before? What’s been your experience? I’m inquiring about adding a >> cunningham and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other >> options you’d recommend I request? >> >> Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high >> quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need >> to spend more money to get a decent sail then we’ll have to wait another >> season or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if >> enough folks wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for >> our casual cruising needs! >> >> Andrew >> >> *What the heck are Flo-Stripes? >> -- >> Andrew Means >> S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK I >> Seattle, WA >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
$1500 is a third of what I paid for my main. Great price! My only concern would be, do you have the knowledge to detect design or build flaws? If you found flaws, what would your recourse be? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mar 25, 2016 8:35 PM, "Andrew Means via CnC-List" wrote: > Hey all - > > As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on > the Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via > National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: > > *C&C 34 *(Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these > measurements correct?) > I = 44’ > J = 14 > P = 38.25 > E = 10.92 > > *Fully Battened Mainsail - *Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs > - $1,459 > Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and > sail bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner > reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. > > > Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT > sails. There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I’m inclined to > see that as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered > from them before? What’s been your experience? I’m inquiring about adding a > cunningham and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other > options you’d recommend I request? > > Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high > quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need > to spend more money to get a decent sail then we’ll have to wait another > season or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if > enough folks wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for > our casual cruising needs! > > Andrew > > *What the heck are Flo-Stripes? > -- > Andrew Means > S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK I > Seattle, WA > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
I did lots of sail research and I came to the same conclusion you did about Rolly Tasker. However, I ended up going local on my last boat because they offered a boat show discount which brought them much closer. I intended on keeping that boat fur a long time and thought the higher quality would last longer. I ended up selling the boat after 4 seasons and the sails were still "like new" according to the loft. I do tend to bring my sails in for service and storage every year. I'd be willing to bet those RT sails will be fine for a few years. Especially if you have them inspected regularly. My only actual experience with an RT sail is that my current boat came with one fur a head sail. The material seemed ok, crisp, but it was a mess. Sun cover coming off, stitching coming out everywhere, bagged out like crazy, some shredding at the leach. I think that sail stayed on the Furler all year long for many years though, and was never in for inspection or service ever. I think of sails like engines and they need to be cared for regularly. I think it cost me a couple hundred a year, more if they need anything like chafe patches. Anyway, my $0.02 worth of advice DannyMattapoisett, MA Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Andrew Means via CnC-List Date: 3/25/2016 8:34 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Means Subject: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails Hey all - As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on the Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: C&C 34 (Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these measurements correct?)I = 44’J = 14P = 38.25E = 10.92 Fully Battened Mainsail - Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs - $1,459Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and sail bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT sails. There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I’m inclined to see that as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered from them before? What’s been your experience? I’m inquiring about adding a cunningham and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other options you’d recommend I request? Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need to spend more money to get a decent sail then we’ll have to wait another season or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if enough folks wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for our casual cruising needs! Andrew *What the heck are Flo-Stripes?-- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK ISeattle, WA___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
Oh one more thing, I'd recommend getting a price from precision. They'll help make aye your measuring is within reason. They spent hours on the phone with me for the replacement of that RT I was trelling you about. You can get an online quote within hours. They'd give you 3 300, 400 & 500 series pricing. I imagine they'll be right there with RT. They're are Canada based so may ashtray have a pattern for your boat. Again I have no stake in precision sails other than having a brand new, unused sail from them in the next room! Danny Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Andrew Means via CnC-List Date: 3/25/2016 8:34 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Means Subject: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails Hey all - As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on the Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: C&C 34 (Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these measurements correct?)I = 44’J = 14P = 38.25E = 10.92 Fully Battened Mainsail - Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs - $1,459Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and sail bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT sails. There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I’m inclined to see that as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered from them before? What’s been your experience? I’m inquiring about adding a cunningham and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other options you’d recommend I request? Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need to spend more money to get a decent sail then we’ll have to wait another season or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if enough folks wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for our casual cruising needs! Andrew *What the heck are Flo-Stripes?-- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK ISeattle, WA___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
Andrew: Definitely ask for the Cunningham ring..it should be an easy addition AS far as the sail slugs goI strongly recommend looking at the Tides Marine Strong Trackit is a nylon/Delrin track that slides up inside your original sail slot and the slugs are now polished stainless that slide very easily up and down..on my 38MKII, with a luff of 45', I can raise the main to within about 6 feet of the masthead before using the winch to get it trimmed... https://www.tidesmarine.com/sailtrack Considering that your crew may be short on numbers and skill, that one item made my 38 a simple dream to operate.even my wife can raise it most of the way up herself. I did the track install myself in 1998 and it is still intact and working great today.. I'm not sure of the pricing, but since your Rolly Tasker representative is in Florida??? So is Tides MarineI'm sure they know each other. The sail does have to have the slugs installed when they make it..you could do it yourself, but your sailmaker is equipped to do it better.. My $0.50 worth, Best Ron C _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 9:43 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails My 135 came from There. I am very pleased with it and would not hesitate to buy from them again. The flow stripes are also known as draft stripes. Just colored tape to let you see how much of a belly you having your sail Joel On Friday, March 25, 2016, Andrew Means via CnC-List wrote: Hey all - As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on the Safari, we're looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via National Sails in FL. Here's the details of the quote: C&C 34 (Does anybody feel like confirming that I've got these measurements correct?) I = 44' J = 14 P = 38.25 E = 10.92 Fully Battened Mainsail - Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs - $1,459 Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and sail bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT sails. There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I'm inclined to see that as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered from them before? What's been your experience? I'm inquiring about adding a cunningham and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other options you'd recommend I request? Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need to spend more money to get a decent sail then we'll have to wait another season or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if enough folks wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for our casual cruising needs! Andrew *What the heck are Flo-Stripes? -- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK I Seattle, WA -- Joel 301 541 8551 ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
I purchased a Rolly Tasker 155% genoa a couple of years back, very happy with the price and the sail. To another poster's point, I don't have the experience to tell a design flaw or poor design. All I know is that I can trim the sail very nicely, that's good enough for me. I think I'de be in the same boat in regards to what I know about the sail if I spent twice as much. For someone who races and has more experience maybe there would be design elements that mattered. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Rjcasciato via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Andrew: > > > > Definitely ask for the Cunningham ring..it should be an easy > addition > > > > AS far as the sail slugs goI strongly recommend looking at the Tides > Marine Strong Trackit is a nylon/Delrin track that slides up inside > your original sail slot and the slugs are now polished stainless that slide > very easily up and down….on my 38MKII, with a luff of 45’, I can raise > the main to within about 6 feet of the masthead before using the winch to > get it trimmed……… > > > > https://www.tidesmarine.com/sailtrack > > > > Considering that your crew may be short on numbers and skill, that one > item made my 38 a simple dream to operate………..even my wife can raise it > most of the way up herself. > > > > I did the track install myself in 1998 and it is still intact and working > great today…. > > > > I’m not sure of the pricing, but since your Rolly Tasker representative is > in Florida??? So is Tides Marine……….I’m sure they know each other. The > sail does have to have the slugs installed when they make it….you could > do it yourself, but your sailmaker is equipped to do it better.. > > > > My $0.50 worth, > > > > Best > > Ron C > > > -- > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Joel > Aronson via CnC-List > *Sent:* Friday, March 25, 2016 9:43 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Joel Aronson > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails > > > > My 135 came from There. I am very pleased with it and would not hesitate > to buy from them again. The flow stripes are also known as draft stripes. > Just colored tape to let you see how much of a belly you having your sail > > > > Joel > > On Friday, March 25, 2016, Andrew Means via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hey all - > > > > As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on > the Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via > National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: > > > > *C&C 34 *(Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these > measurements correct?) > > I = 44’ > > J = 14 > > P = 38.25 > > E = 10.92 > > > > *Fully Battened Mainsail - *Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs > - $1,459 > > Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and > sail bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner > reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. > > > > Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT > sails. There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I’m inclined to > see that as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered > from them before? What’s been your experience? I’m inquiring about adding a > cunningham and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other > options you’d recommend I request? > > > > Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high > quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need > to spend more money to get a decent sail then we’ll have to wait another > season or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if > enough folks wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for > our casual cruising needs! > > > > Andrew > > > > *What the heck are Flo-Stripes? > > -- > Andrew Means > S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK I > > Seattle, WA > > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
A friend got RT sail (135) about two years ago. It is quite OK for cruising, BUT he had to replace the dacron sun-cover with Sunbrella and repair some of the stitching. It cost him $800. The sail spent "all the time" on the furler since we get to sail 12 months a year (SoCal). Leslie. Phoenix C&C32 1983 On Sat, 3/26/16, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Danny Haughey" Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 6:34 AM ---%< ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
That's a good point. Will you be able to sail 12 months a year? Our sails spend almost 6 months a year in storage. I'm sure that proper stored sails last longer just due to less exposure. Improper stored sails will probably need replacing sooner than ones that remain on the boat all year. While speaking with the designer, we talked about UV protected threads and when is best to use them. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Leslie Paal via CnC-List Date: 3/26/2016 3:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Leslie Paal Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails A friend got RT sail (135) about two years ago. It is quite OK for cruising, BUT he had to replace the dacron sun-cover with Sunbrella and repair some of the stitching. It cost him $800. The sail spent "all the time" on the furler since we get to sail 12 months a year (SoCal). Leslie. Phoenix C&C32 1983 On Sat, 3/26/16, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Danny Haughey" Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 6:34 AM ---%< ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
Our sailing season is just starting, but even in the off season we’ll find days to get out and take the boat for a spin. We’ve done a few sails already this year. We have new sunbrella sail covers so the main will pretty much always be dry and protected from the sun. -- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 Mk I Seattle, WA On March 26, 2016 at 2:06:50 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List (cnc-list@cnc-list.com) wrote: That's a good point. Will you be able to sail 12 months a year? Our sails spend almost 6 months a year in storage. I'm sure that proper stored sails last longer just due to less exposure. Improper stored sails will probably need replacing sooner than ones that remain on the boat all year. While speaking with the designer, we talked about UV protected threads and when is best to use them. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Leslie Paal via CnC-List Date: 3/26/2016 3:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Leslie Paal Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails A friend got RT sail (135) about two years ago. It is quite OK for cruising, BUT he had to replace the dacron sun-cover with Sunbrella and repair some of the stitching. It cost him $800. The sail spent "all the time" on the furler since we get to sail 12 months a year (SoCal). Leslie. Phoenix C&C32 1983 On Sat, 3/26/16, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Danny Haughey" Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 6:34 AM ---%< ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
You get sun in Seattle? :^) I’ve been there a fair amount, usually either in March/April or August, and I’ve actually seen the sun quite a lot. All of Mount Rainier, too. I’ve also been in contact with RT sails; they have been really pushing against me getting a Dacron sun cover, preferring the Sunbrella instead. They say they’ve had issues with the longevity of the Dacron. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Mar 26, 2016, at 4:20 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List > wrote: > > Our sailing season is just starting, but even in the off season we’ll find > days to get out and take the boat for a spin. We’ve done a few sails already > this year. We have new sunbrella sail covers so the main will pretty much > always be dry and protected from the sun. > > -- > Andrew Means > S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 Mk I > Seattle, WA ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
Quantum strongly recommends the Sunbrella sun cover too. Bob Boyer (443) 994-1802 S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - hull #230) Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) > On Mar 26, 2016, at 5:42 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List > wrote: > > You get sun in Seattle? :^) I’ve been there a fair amount, usually either > in March/April or August, and I’ve actually seen the sun quite a lot. All of > Mount Rainier, too. > > I’ve also been in contact with RT sails; they have been really pushing > against me getting a Dacron sun cover, preferring the Sunbrella instead. > They say they’ve had issues with the longevity of the Dacron. > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > >> On Mar 26, 2016, at 4:20 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Our sailing season is just starting, but even in the off season we’ll find >> days to get out and take the boat for a spin. We’ve done a few sails already >> this year. We have new sunbrella sail covers so the main will pretty much >> always be dry and protected from the sun. >> >> -- >> Andrew Means >> S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 Mk I >> Seattle, WA > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails
Quantum provides TEFLON coated sail slides--they are really slick and no need for a Tides sail slide system! Bob Bob Boyer (443) 994-1802 S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - hull #230) Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) > On Mar 26, 2016, at 10:45 AM, Rjcasciato via CnC-List > wrote: > > Andrew: > > Definitely ask for the Cunningham ring..it should be an easy addition > > AS far as the sail slugs goI strongly recommend looking at the Tides > Marine Strong Trackit is a nylon/Delrin track that slides up inside your > original sail slot and the slugs are now polished stainless that slide very > easily up and down….on my 38MKII, with a luff of 45’, I can raise the > main to within about 6 feet of the masthead before using the winch to get it > trimmed……… > > https://www.tidesmarine.com/sailtrack > > Considering that your crew may be short on numbers and skill, that one item > made my 38 a simple dream to operate………..even my wife can raise it most of > the way up herself. > > I did the track install myself in 1998 and it is still intact and working > great today…. > > I’m not sure of the pricing, but since your Rolly Tasker representative is in > Florida??? So is Tides Marine……….I’m sure they know each other. The sail > does have to have the slugs installed when they make it….you could do it > yourself, but your sailmaker is equipped to do it better.. > > My $0.50 worth, > > Best > Ron C > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel > Aronson via CnC-List > Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 9:43 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Joel Aronson > Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails > > My 135 came from There. I am very pleased with it and would not hesitate to > buy from them again. The flow stripes are also known as draft stripes. Just > colored tape to let you see how much of a belly you having your sail > > Joel > > On Friday, March 25, 2016, Andrew Means via CnC-List > wrote: > Hey all - > > As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on the > Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via > National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: > > C&C 34 (Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these measurements > correct?) > I = 44’ > J = 14 > P = 38.25 > E = 10.92 > > Fully Battened Mainsail - Challenge 8.3oz High Modulus Dacron, 2 reefs - > $1,459 > Comes with leech lines with clam cleats, tell tales, flo-stripes*, and sail > bags. Construction includes triple-stitched seams, large radial corner > reinforcements, with handsewn leather chafe protection. > > Seems like 8 out of 10 folks have overall positive experience with RT sails. > There are scattered reports of quality issues, but I’m inclined to see that > as a risk of any production sail loft. Have any of you ordered from them > before? What’s been your experience? I’m inquiring about adding a cunningham > and seeing what our options are for the slugs. Are there other options you’d > recommend I request? > > Before anybody suggests I go to a custom sailmaker to get a super high > quality sail, the price is really what we can afford right now; if we need to > spend more money to get a decent sail then we’ll have to wait another season > or two to replace our (very tired) main. Willing to do that if enough folks > wave us off RT, but hoping this could be a great solution for our casual > cruising needs! > > Andrew > > *What the heck are Flo-Stripes? > -- > Andrew Means > S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 MK I > Seattle, WA > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Stus-List Sun protection for headsails.
An alternative to adding various sun covers on roller furled sails is to use a sleeve from ATN or a local canvas shop. This one cover will provide protection for ANY furled headsail so you need only add it once for the the boat. Probably costs more initially than a sewn on cover but it protects ALL your headsails. Hoist over the furled sail with a spinnaker halyard, zipping the cover closed as it rises up the sail. When fully hoisted, tighten the external control lines (a pair producing a 'diagonal' pattern like a Chinese finger toy) and tie off. To reduce windage and possible noise to your dock mates, wrap another halyard spirally around it and tie it off. I have used one for many years while club racing. If I was more of a cruiser, I might go for a sewn on solution for my most used sail. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36XL/kcb Sent from my iPad ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Frolic II 36' cb will be for sale soon
The offer to swap boats a coupla years ago still stands. Anchovy for Frolic. Sent from my iPhone ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List now cored hulls
Not directly C&C but prior to my 27-5 I owned a Kirby designed DS-22. The transom was cored, rotted and during the replacement process I determined the reason to be from stainless screws which had gone through the aluminum cap rail down through the core. After 25 or so years the seal had failed on the screws and allowed water to run down and get trapped in the core. Next came carpenter ants! I replaced the core from the inside with marine plywood and learned a lot about boat construction and fibreglass repair. This same boat had some vertical gelcoat cracks at the stress points of the hull near the bulkhead. If this had been a cored hull I wonder if those cracks would have gone deep enough to cause wet core. Brent Driedger 27-5 Lake Winnipeg. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2016, at 8:53 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List > wrote: > > I know someone that had to do some core repairs on a C&C 40. The boat had sat > on the hard for years with water in the bilge and the freeze-thaw cycles had > cracked the hull from the inside. > > He said it wasn’t a lot of money, just a lot of PITA work under the boat > grinding and laminating. Now if you had to pay someone by the hour……OUCH! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Stus-List RT Sails
> You might want to call Island Planet out of Florida. He seems like a good > guy I believe he worked at one of the bigger lofts. The sails are made in > Asia but he gets good reviews. Some say his sails come from the same loft as > some of the "big names" he has "Challenge Cloth" as some of his options. Anyway, that might be a good middle ground.. Perhaps a little more expensive than RT Doyle and Schurr are pretty reasonable too. My 2 cents Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
