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kjk
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Response Posted - 01/02/2017 :  18:27:21  Show Profile
Unless the jib is the consistency of wet kleenex, why not use the current sail and see how you like it in your wind conditions and then make a decision? I originally thought the 110 was too small, but my sailmaker assured me that I would make hull speed without difficulty. Less reefing is better on the marriage...
Kevin J. Kiely
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 01/02/2017 :  18:54:32  Show Profile
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I don't know whether the FF2 uses a different foil or car/ferrule, but it might be worth a call to CDI to see whether they could sell you the needed parts (drum, cup, etc.) to covert to FF4.

Or just make it easy and get another 110.


Yes... I had thought about that too - and checked the CDI webpage. Apparently the ferrules are different sizes from FF2 to FF4.
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 01/02/2017 :  18:57:25  Show Profile
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Put me down on the side of a 110 or 130. I think either would be workable. I wouldn't buy a cruising chute without hearing persuasive comments from someone who has actually used one on a C250.


All noted... another 110 vote... All good.

Carl
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 01/02/2017 :  19:02:06  Show Profile
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http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=25145&SearchTerms=Spinnaker

Thought I recalled some info that was posted. Looks like both Paul and Henk had some success with spinnakers. Ian also posted some experiences.


Yes, I had previously read those threads... An assymtrical spinnaker is in my budget - looking forward to it...
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 01/02/2017 :  19:10:43  Show Profile
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Originally posted by kjk

Unless the jib is the consistency of wet kleenex, why not use the current sail and see how you like it in your wind conditions and then make a decision? I originally thought the 110 was too small, but my sailmaker assured me that I would make hull speed without difficulty. Less reefing is better on the marriage...


I could do that... would prefer to sail with a fresh jib but your perspective has merit.

The 110 that came with the boat is really rough (dacron sunshield torn and threads dilapidated in several places) but it would hold wind for a few more months to test your theory.

Its easy enough to slide that old sail on there and give it a test drive.

Appreciate the thought.

Carl
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 01/02/2017 :  20:48:56  Show Profile
Ya, the sun-strip is immaterial on a sail you know you're not keeping.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
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islander
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Response Posted - 01/03/2017 :  06:05:52  Show Profile
I agree with Dave, Use the 110 and then make a decision on the new sail. the UV cover can be trimmed if it's loose and torn up. It would take months for the sun to do any damage to it anyway. I re-sewed all the seams on one of my sails on a home machine and thread from SailRite. It came out nice and was actually fun to do.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 01/16/2017 :  22:14:13  Show Profile
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I agree with Dave, Use the 110 and then make a decision on the new sail. the UV cover can be trimmed if it's loose and torn up. It would take months for the sun to do any damage to it anyway. I re-sewed all the seams on one of my sails on a home machine and thread from SailRite. It came out nice and was actually fun to do.



DONE...

When I spoke to Harry "O" of H2O Sails - my local loft - he said 110 no doubt. That place really gets an afternoon breeze and as such - no question - 110.

Then Harry took a look at the old jib and exposed that the material flaking away was actually the old sacraficial cover - and simply adding a new cover would add years to the life of the old sail - so that is what I did... reuse the old 110 with a new "navy" Sunbrella cover! Cool!

Sorry for the large pic - will fix soon...

Thanks to all...

Carl
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