I think you have to spend the money if you want to win. Sailed a crusing class boat in a pretty competitive fleet on Lake Michigan for several years. Years one through three we raced with decent sails, middle of the pack results. Year four, same boat, bottom job, rigging, crew, weather, everything the same except an expensive new 150 and main, we went to number two for the year, with a couple of firsts.
I was amazed when we first started using the new sails at the difference in acceleration out of a tack, and the increase in power we seemed to have in bigger waves. Before, when we buried the bow it would stall us out. With new sails, we'd drive through. I think skill, practice, and preparation will get you to the middle of the fleet, maybe even up close a few times. Then you have to spend the money. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: [email protected] 12/17/2007 09:43 PM Please respond to [email protected] To [email protected] cc Subject Re: catalina27-talk: Race Sails Lance I'm afraid inexpensive race sails may be an oxymoron. Go for what you are happy looking at, and race as you will. I bought a triradial genoa from Cruising Direct (North mail order) and have been very happy. Go ahead and do the measurenments, even though they offer standard cuts for the Catalina 27. You may have different sheeting and furler arrangements than they assume. Peter Z Snagglepuss #2622 -----Original Message----- From: Lance Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:49 pm Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Race Sails Does anyone know a good source of in-expensive race sails for a C-27TR with roller furling headsail? Lance Jones Cruising Captain, Barefoot Sailing Club Catalina 27TR SN 5455 Gaelforce! Capri 25 SN 411 Scottish Rebel! More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail!
