[Alberg30] New Sail 2
Larry Morris
larmor at myexcel.com
Tue Oct 14 08:39:22 PDT 2003
I find that the shape lasts very long as long as the sail is not used
above its wind range. Also the beautiful thing about Dacron is that it
can be recut to flatten the sail when necessary. I have done this a
number of times to the same sail extending its life. All the exotic
materials cannot be recut.
Larry Morris
Solstice #501
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Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 4:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [Alberg30] New Sail 2
thanks I do not take your remarks as inapproriate in anyway. You make a
useful and important point. I too think that the A30 is such a classic
that one should stay with the original design intents. I do think it is
Ok to get the best possbile cruising sails. Another question. Dacron
last and lasts - ture, but how long in your experience does it maintain
its original shape or at least keep a reasonable shape. I have dealt
with "bagged out" dacron sails before and want to get sails that will
keep their shape as long as possible - given a reaonable expenditiure.
Thanks.
>>> Sunstone at cogeco.ca 10/13/03 03:54PM >>>
Be aware that, to my knowledge, a boat raced in PHRF can be protested
for
using equipment that is not class legal - even though the boat is
being
raced on rating. As a PHRF rater explained to me, the boat's handicap
level
is determined by crunching the performance of as many boats of her
class as
can be found. If those values are determined based on class
parameters,
grounds may exist for a valid protest for a boat which is materially
altered. Exotic sails may qualify as a material change (no pun
intended).
Only a protest rulings and an appeal to the national authority would
clearly
define the issue.
Personally, I think it's ethically questionable to alter a boat
substantially from it's Class and/or Rating Rules - whether one is
caught on
it is irrelevant. Other's may disagree - I am certainly not making any
aspersions on anyone else - please do not take it so.
And Dacron lasts and lasts ....
Just suggestions - besides - I hate protests - which like taxes are
necessary - but hopefully in small quantities ; ).
Cheers,
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Terrell" <DTERRELL at message.nmc.edu>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 3:12 PM
Subject: RE: [Alberg30] New Sail 2
> Thanks - I am sure that it is not class legal for racing. I do not
> intend to race the boat except maybe in PHRF and that is unlikely.
While
> I do not intend to sell the boat, I know it always important to think
of
> the next owner when one makes changes.
>
> the question is and I think many people could give me some insight,
if
> I get dacron sails from Haarstick, for example, how long will they
> likely retain their shape. I would like to purchase a set of sails
that
> will really last and vectran will do this but not inexpensively. Any
> thoughts would be much appreciated? I know we have a lot of
experience
> with this issue. any input will help me sort this question out.
>
> >>> larmor at myexcel.com 10/13/03 03:04PM >>>
> Dave,
>
> Beware Vectran may not be class legal for one design racing. I
think
> Dacron is still your best bet for a boat this size.
>
>
> Larry Morris
> Solstice #501
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Dave Terrell
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 2:08 PM
> To: public-list at alberg30.org
> Subject: [Alberg30] New Sail 2
>
> two things
>
> 1. I just talked with Doug at Haarstick and he told me that the
> strong
> system is made for internal as well as external mast tracks.
> Haarstick's
> approach to quality control and quote are impressive.
>
> 2. a question: has anyone in our group purchased vectran sails from
> Hood Sails? Practical Sailor said some very interesting things about
> them in their current edition - hence the question.
>
> I am eager to hear what experiences any of us may have had with Hood
> sails.
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