[C38] new headsail

[Steve Smolinske]

David, 

 

Ditto on what Joe said, before you spend any money have a solid plan on
what inventory you really need.  If wind is as you say 8-12 most of the
time building to 15 then you are in a nice groove.  My experience has
been in less than 8 a nice carbon fiber 155 fits the bill above 8 we go
to an STS sail 140% and carry it to 22 or so.  Most light #1s have that
8 knot range, Ive flown my over that and it is now in the loft after
three years having the leech recut to  remove the nasty hook that
developed from flying it in to heavy of air.   Most likely if you get a
155 you will pay a penalty of about 6 seconds the problem with a 155 is
that in order to carry it in heavy air it has to be built for heavy air
and will be to heavy of a sail under 8 knots.   Our cruising 155 doesn't
like anything less than 8-10.   You might consider a racing 140 like we
have along with a drifter for the really light stuff below 4.  In that
range of 4-8 you will have a small hole in your inventory but more money
in your pocket.  I buy my sails from Dave at Island Planet sails and
have been really happy with the product and the service

 

Steve

#312 Peregrine

Seattle

 

 

From: Listserve [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of
Joseph Launie
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 8:18 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: Re: [C38] new headsail

 

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,
	 
	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. 
	 
	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.
	 
	All suggestions welcome...
	 
	Thanks very much, your input is greatly appreciated.
	 
	David Stoltz
	Andiamo
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
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