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istion
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Initially Posted - 07/13/2015 :  20:42:15  Show Profile
While gone mine beat itself to pieces.

So speed is a factor. Price and longevity are as well.

Any places to consider?

A y to avoid?
Proud Third owner of C250 wk 2004 Dubhe hull 745

TakeFive
Master Marine Consultant

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Response Posted - 07/13/2015 :  20:49:24  Show Profile
110? 135? 150?

Consider a Sunbrella border for UV protection.

Make sure it's cut high enough to avoid chafe on the pulpit/lifelines/toggles.
Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)
Edited by - TakeFive on 07/13/2015 20:50:40
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istion
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Response Posted - 07/13/2015 :  22:07:25  Show Profile
Thinking about the 135. Really don't have money for any... thinking bigger and could furl in stronger winds.

Thoughts?
Proud Third owner of C250 wk 2004 Dubhe hull 745
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/15/2015 :  08:28:57  Show Profile
From what I've read in this forum, a 150 can easily overpower a C250, so the 135 seems to be the new maximum size, UNLESS you predominately sail in light air conditions, then maybe a 150. From what I've also read, a 135 on a furler will hold its shape better when reefed than a 150.
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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zebra50
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408 Posts
Response Posted - 07/15/2015 :  09:45:06  Show Profile
Back in 2012 I ordered new main and jib from National Sail Supply. The head sail info 110% Roller Furling Jib - 6oz dacron, Sunbrella UV protection on leech and foot in your choice of color, #6 luff
tape to suit existing CDI furling system - $680. I can send you the contact info if you are interested. They have all the layout for Catalina 250s


Jay
Papa's Boat II
250WB #370
Blog:http://zebra50-boilingpoint.blogspot.com
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csmcg
1st Mate

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Response Posted - 08/13/2015 :  10:34:13  Show Profile
I got a new 135 from Ullman and have been very happy. I ordered the sail with the foam luff strips and it really does give a better shape while partially furled.

Regards
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willy
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Response Posted - 09/16/2015 :  09:17:00  Show Profile
Got a new 110 from Bacon in Annapolis. The original Dacron sun shield was really not effective for protecting the sail. Go with Sunbrella!
Edgy, WB#655
Dewey Beach, DE
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 09/16/2015 :  17:34:15  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Shredded my 110 in the 60th annual MUG Race on May 4th, 2013. So I replaced it with a 135 which I believe is what the wing keel model should have. Why it came with a 110 I don't know. It does make a difference. Don't believe I would want a 150. Not on the furler anyway. I have a 150 drifter I can hoist. The new 135 has white Sunbrella for UV protection, a must here in FL.
Safe voyages,
Ben
sloop Chick-a-pea,
C250wk#364
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Albanker
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USA
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Response Posted - 09/22/2015 :  18:19:59  Show Profile
I have a new135 sail being made by Kingston Sailmakers(UK affiliated) in Sarasota. They measured boat, as 250s vary in track location ,etc . The price is almost double a price mentioned earlier in this thread, but I believe I will have a high quality long lasting sail. I spent a whole lot more for Ullman Carbon racing sails for my Capri 22 in Peoria!!
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Albanker
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Response Posted - 09/22/2015 :  19:15:39  Show Profile
I have a new135 sail being made by Kingston Sailmakers(UK affiliated) in Sarasota. They measured boat, as 250s vary in track location ,etc . The price is almost double a price mentioned earlier in this thread, but I believe I will have a high quality long lasting sail. I spent a whole lot more for Ullman Carbon racing sails for my Capri 22 in Peoria!!
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 09/23/2015 :  06:46:25  Show Profile
Ken: Wing keel or water ballast? Sailing grounds? Wind conditions you wish to be able to handle?
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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ruachwrights
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Response Posted - 09/30/2015 :  06:59:35  Show Profile  Visit ruachwrights's Homepage
Bought a 135 genny from FX sails with blue edge cover. I think it was about $850-900.00. Looks smart but turned out to be more like a 150 than a 135. I even have to pull it in a few inches to get it snug enough to point well on a beat.

Vern Wright
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97 Catalina 250 TR/ WK
Hull #301
Attleboro, MA
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