[C38] new headsail

[Joseph Launie]

David,
     We are hull number 365 in Santa Barbara. We were cruisers long ago 
but took the first steps down the slippery slope to racing. We have a 
Harken split drim furler which can be taken off for racing leaving twin 
headsail grooves. For cruising, the furling sail can be put right back 
on.  I suggest you find a good sailmaker and let him advise you on what 
to do. We work with Deke Klatt  at Ullman. Deke is a J-24 world champion 
among other things but is very laid back and easy to work with. I think 
you will get dissatisfied racing with cruising sails. Been there - did 
not work. Before you spend a dime I suggest you some up to SAnta Barbara 
some weekend when you are not racing in MDR to look over Macavity and 
sail with us. Our boat is much modified. We sail or race every sunday 
and wednesday. Last wednesday we got first in a 16 boat fleet.  I have 
been told that significant others can find something to do in Santa 
Barbara whatever her interests. Call me cell 805-451-6388. Joe
On 6/13/2014 6:08 PM, David Stoltz wrote:
> Hi all,
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> I own hull #297 here in Marina Del Rey, CA. I started racing the boat last year and have done pretty well so far. This past weekend we took a first in
> in our class in the Del Rey YC race from MDR to Catalina and a second on the return Sunday.
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> I need to buy a new headsail and am not sure what to get. The other 38 racing has a 155 laminated sail. The average wind here is usually between
> 8 to 12 knots, occasionally building to 12 to 15. I have roller furling so I would like to have an all-around sail that I could go with most of the time. The
> other question is should I stay with a good Dacron or spring for the extra bucks and go with a laminated sail? We spend about 60% of the time pleasure sailing, but I would like to get the maximum performance out of the boat when racing.
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> All suggestions welcome...
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> Thanks very much, your input is greatly appreciated.
>
> David Stoltz
> Andiamo
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