[alberg30] Sails

[SandersM at aol.com]

From: SandersM at aol.com

TO THE LIST:

My laundry list of things to do aboard WILD ELF includes this item:  "Buy 
sails."  Being a newcomer to the list, I am sure that you all have hashed out 
the pros and cons of various types and makers of canvas for A30s, and I 
apologize for asking you all to repeat yourselves for my benefit.  I would be 
grateful if you all could share your thoughts with me in this respect.  WILD 
ELF's current suit was cut by the Hild loft on City Island (NY) maybe 10 
years ago; she has a Cruising Designs roller furler and a 135 genoa.  I am 
considering a fully-battened main and another RF genoa, 135 or 150.  

Any thoughts as to the battened main?  As to genoa size?  As to the CD 
furler?  (It has been rather unruly -- the line works free over the cage and 
off of the drum while under sail.)  Does anyone have any experience with 
those foam luff inserts used by UK and others to help shape the genoa when 
roller-reefed?  Any preferences as to lofts in the Western LI Sound? (I am 
sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY.)

As always, I am most indebted to those of you who share your wisdom and 
experience.  Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Sanders McNew,
WILD ELF (# 297),
New York City.

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