New Main!

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Randy Kolb

The Admiral just gave me the go-ahead to get a new main for our 1986 C22. I looked through the archives for information but still want some advice. What experience do folks have with Catalina Direct, Catalina Yachts, or Doyle sails? What about loose foot mains - it seems like a good idea but is it? I like the feature set of the CD sails but hearing from others who have purchased new sails would be very helpful. Thanks.
 
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Jake Moor

Loose foot New main

I bought a loose footed Catalina direct main Ullman sail last season. very nice as I went from an original 1981 factory main. The reason for the loose foot from my experience is for light air. You can adjust the sail controls to maximize the shape of the sail on those easy days. I did have to saw one of the battens to fit as the factory sent one that was too long. I opted for the full batten main to hold the sail shape. Where I sail at Stockton we have a lot of variance in the wind strength. I'm happy with it, but would like to have a new genoa now...
 
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Art

Other way question??

Hey here is a question. Can you use an orignal Main as a loose footed sail? Art <(((><
 
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