sail choice for Lake Tahoe

[flyhigh203]

I recently purchased a 1976 ODay 25 with the original sails. Main and 110 jib.
I will be sailing on Lake Tahoe and I would like to know what size jib would be best for this lakes conditions, usually 0-08 in the am and 15-25 in the pm

 

[Stu Jackson]

That should be a good middle of the road choice, just reef your main for the afternoon. Also move the fairleads aft to open up the top of the jib for the afternoon.

You might also consider this if you want to try something else:

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,7704.0.html

 

[cb32863]

I bought a brand new main for my 77 last year and also bought a slightly used 145% jib. As Stu suggested, had to move the blocks back a bit for that to work well. I would really think about replacing that 38 year old main in addition to the jib...

 

[flyhigh203]

I bought a brand new main for my 77 last year and also bought a slightly used 145% jib. As Stu suggested, had to move the blocks back a bit for that to work well. I would really think about replacing that 38 year old main in addition to the jib...

Thanks , this is where I am headed. This lake gives a little of everything. The head sail I guess will be replaced with a 135 ? And a roller furling system. Any suggestions ? I agree the main will also get the boot. Any suggestions on a sail loft?
aathanks for the feed back Greg

 

[cb32863]

Thanks , this is where I am headed. This lake gives a little of everything. The head sail I guess will be replaced with a 135 ? And a roller furling system. Any suggestions ? I agree the main will also get the boot. Any suggestions on a sail loft?
aathanks for the feed back Greg

I got my main at Sail Warehouse. LINK They probably have a main for your 25 in stock, they did for mine. Appears that they do from a search. Full batten main for $725 plus shipping. Yes, they are made in China by Rolly Tasker and are Dacron sails but, for our old boaties they are just fine. The have a package deal for furling headsail as well. But hey apparently do not have anything in stock currently. Can always give them a call.

I know people will rain on this heavily as these are "Evil Chinese" sails but.... they do the job well and are a good value. My main fit perfectly and I am eventually thinking of going with one of their furling packages. Do your research and you will be fine.

My 17 cents worth of info.