I have a 88 28.5 in good shape. I am using original sails (hanks). Would like more speed in 8-15 mph winds. Do I buy a new main or get roller furling with a racing 155? The boat is used half for cruising and half racing. Would a full batten main be better than a stock sail? I sail in the midwest on the Ohio river, Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks
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all of the above . . .
is the answer to your question, if money is no object. The stock 110% jib from the 28.5 is underpowered in most situations. I replaced mine with a 155% RF genny. If performance is what your'e after, definetly go for the full-batten main.
is the answer to your question, if money is no object. The stock 110% jib from the 28.5 is underpowered in most situations. I replaced mine with a 155% RF genny. If performance is what your'e after, definetly go for the full-batten main.
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I currently sail an '87 28.5 and the two best additions I made was converting the original main to full-battens and "loose-footed", plus changing the 110 jib out for a 130. Already had roller-furling. I'd probably go 150 if I did it again. If your main is in good shape, it can be converted.
I currently sail an '87 28.5 and the two best additions I made was converting the original main to full-battens and "loose-footed", plus changing the 110 jib out for a 130. Already had roller-furling. I'd probably go 150 if I did it again. If your main is in good shape, it can be converted.
New sails are great..but
Your are picking the most expensive thing to start with. If they are still in good shape try a folding prop and a boom kicker. Last but not least a back stay adjuster. You can do this all for around $800 to $900. A new set of UK tape drives are going to cost you around $2,000 and a V17 paint job about $2000 more. All this and a little practice will make your boat fast, I promise, it did mine.
Your are picking the most expensive thing to start with. If they are still in good shape try a folding prop and a boom kicker. Last but not least a back stay adjuster. You can do this all for around $800 to $900. A new set of UK tape drives are going to cost you around $2,000 and a V17 paint job about $2000 more. All this and a little practice will make your boat fast, I promise, it did mine.
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