A 90 or 100 would definitely be small for the upper bay, can't speak
for the lower. As far as used sails, try
http://www.baconsails.com/. You can search online based on boat
and/or dimensions, and then go look (they are in Annapolis, note only
open M-F). They are a consignment shop and I've heard are pretty
good about accurate descriptions of condition (I haven't bought any
sails there but know several people that have), and the online
descriptions should give you most of what you need regarding
material, hanks/tapes, etc. Many of these could be a good bargain if
you are willing to make a few repairs or alternations.
Chris
At 10:14 AM 6/12/2006, you wrote:
Sorry to hear you damaged your sail.
I think a 90 or 100 would be a little on the small side for the lower
bay in the summer but it would be fine in the spring and fall. You could
get a cruising spinnaker for those 5 to 12 knot days through the summer.
I just figure I have to change the sail and that's all there is to it.
Can't help you with a sail maker recommendation but there are several in
Deltaville and one on Rt17 in Gloucester. I'm from the used and modified
at home school. I keep dreaming of a new sail and then we get a windy
day and I think hey there is nothing wrong with my old sails.
Getting a used 100 might be a fine idea. It all depends on how much you
are prepared to deal with something that might not be perfect for your
boat. Modifying a hank on sail for your furler isn't much of an idea
since you don't want to raise and lower it and the time to add sun cover
to an old sail plus the cost of adding the luff tape will make it
unaffordable ... unless you have the sewing machine and just love doing
these kind of jobs.
Mark Tamblyn
1976 C27 Josephine
Gloucester Point VA
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeffery L. Sheler
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 8:40 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: catalina27-talk: working jib
So after blowing out my just-repaired 150 genoa in 20-25kt winds on the
lower Chesapeake Bay on Saturday (yes, it was exciting, but that's
another
story) I'm ready to go to a smaller working jib. I'm thinking in the
90-100
range. This will be on a Schaefer furler, as was my genoa, and my
intention
is to use it pretty much full time. I don't want to be swapping out the
headsail on a frequent basis. That being so, I have two questions for
y'all. For those familiar with bay sailing, especially the lower bay,
does
a 90-100 sound about right for typical conditions? I would be looking
for a
furling sail, designed to be reef-furled when needed without losing its
shape and function. Second question: Can anyone recommend a good
sailmaker
for such a product, preferably within reasonable driving distance from
Norfolk/Hampton, VA? And if I may toss in a third question: Should I
consider a used sail, or am I asking for inherited troubles in doing so?
My
genny was an original sail ('89. I've had the boat three years) and was
beginning to show the strain of age. But I'm thinking a good used sail
with
plenty of life left might be a good option ($$). Thanks for any input.
Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594
Hampton, VA
