[Public-List] Advice on new sails?

[Mike Lehman]

I agree with Stephen...new sails (especially the main) are like a new engine. I like my main flat and when the wind pipes up, instead of a big belly which tends the heal the boat more, the new main drives the boat forward. A 135 with foam luff would not violate class rules since roller furling jibs are basically considered a handicap when racing against hank-on sails.

 
Mike Lehman 

 
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> From: alberg114 at hotmail.com
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:46:06 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Advice on new sails?
> 
> 
> Mark,
> 
> In either case Quantum and Doyle make very good sails. I have a Quantum on my Allied 39 which is a new sail on that boat, I like the metal head board and off shore features. If you have internal slides the full batten main provides excellent sail shape, in this case I have two full battens aloft and tappered on the bottom, nice sail shape. I also like the Stackpack from Doyle, we have that configuration on the Hinckley 49 and provides ease of dropping that sail and closing her up at the end of the day.
> 
> When I owned the Alberg which is #114, I had a 135 genny foam pad on a Profurl which was a great combination. I am not sure of the class rules but I woudl think either George or Mike can assist with those areas. Also new sails are like new tires on your car what a difference when they aren't blown out.
> 
> Best,
> Stephen 
> 
> > From: mestephenson at yahoo.com
> > Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:05:51 -0400
> > To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> > Subject: [Public-List] Advice on new sails?
> > 
> > Hello all,
> > I recently acquired an Alberg 30 (from my father), and am looking forward to many years of sailing enjoyment with her in the Virgin Islands. However, the sails are original (30 yrs. old) and I'd like to invest in new cloth. The original sails were made by North, however they do not have a loft here. Any comments on where to go for sails (we do have Quantum and Doyle here)? Also, if any of you have done this recently, any advice on things to consider with regards to new sails for an A30? Full batten main? 115% genoa? Foam luff for roller reefing? I intend to conform to the sizing requirements under class rules, just in case the boat ever finds her way to an A30 class event!
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Mark
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