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Recommendations for new Jib C-250 WB

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SeaHunter	Posted - 03/26/2025 : 08:42:17 My new to me C-250 WB is looking really nice after a winter of wet sanding, compounding, polishing and waxing. I wet sanded (1000,2000,3000), compounded, polished and waxed the tinted windows and they look new. Got to do a little sailing (early warm days here in South Carolina) It's time to replace the 20 year old jib. UV has destroyed the luff and there is now a 6' long tear right along the luff. Being so old I just want to get a new one. Looking for recommended Jib/Genoa configuration and vendors Thank you!
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SeaHunter	Posted - 06/07/2025 : 16:32:50 Thank Russ. 135% being built in Hong Kong supposed to arrive in 3 weeks.
Russ.Johnson	Posted - 06/07/2025 : 16:11:02 I�ve sailed with both the 110% jib (original) and 135% jib (upgrade). Upwind, the larger jib fits well between the lifelines and the shrouds. Downwind, both jibs worked the same. I don�t have a pole for downwind. The larger jib takes a little practice, but I was happy with the result.
SeaHunter	Posted - 05/27/2025 : 08:09:55 quote: Originally posted by Russ.Johnson Here�s something to think about. I have a Catalina Direct / Ulman replacement jib. I use a jib sock, which uses the extra jib halyard and is raised at the dock. The jib doesn�t have the Sunbrella cover. This combination works well for me. Here�s an example https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-250/canvas-covers/genoa-sleeve-for-c-25-standard-rig-c-250-standard-rig/?SearchResults=1 Thank you Russ. I am planning to use the extra halyard for a spinnaker in the future. I had thought it would be perfect for one of those socks. I am about to commit to the 135% genoa. I am a bit concerned about it squeezing between the lifeline and shrouds, there are only inches there. Did you do anything to modify lifeline etc. to make it work or does it just work by adjusting the track? Do you use it reefed some on up wind and fully open on downwind?
Stinkpotter	Posted - 05/26/2025 : 10:06:08 This is from recollection of others' descriptions of their rigs--not first-hand experience with a C-250... I recall that the 250 WB is rigged differently for headsail sheeting than the wing keel is--one running outside the shrouds, and one inside. (?) I also vaguely recall that one (the Wk?) was changed during its production run, moving the shrouds closer to the mast to better accommodate a 135 sheeting? I don't know how any of this affects the choice of a sail, but I suspect CD does. I also recall that the standard headsail for the WB has always been a 110, while the 135 was a popular option on the WK from the factory--I don't know if Catalina even offered that with the WB. The difference has to do with the basic stabilities--the WB being more tender, which I suspect was a factor in their discontinuing the tall rig as an option for either model. (The fin keel was also dropped, but I saw a FK-TR C-250 some 20-30 years ago.) Just observations for consideration and perhaps discussion with CD (if not Catalina Yachts, where any given person might no longer be that familiar with the C-250). When looking at advice here, I would note what boat and configuration each contributor has. C-25s are very different from C-250s (except for their length), and 250 WBs are different from 250 WKs in some significant ways.
Russ.Johnson	Posted - 05/25/2025 : 16:42:46 Here�s something to think about. I have a Catalina Direct / Ulman replacement jib. I use a jib sock, which uses the extra jib halyard and is raised at the dock. The jib doesn�t have the Sunbrella cover. This combination works well for me. Here�s an example https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-250/canvas-covers/genoa-sleeve-for-c-25-standard-rig-c-250-standard-rig/?SearchResults=1
SeaHunter	Posted - 05/23/2025 : 22:06:31 Thank you Russ!! It looks like a 135% with foam luff, contender supercruise, cross cut, from direct-sails.com $1100 to the door (tariffs a big to these guys) Doyle Sails were very expensive, clue radial cut and does not recommend 135%, actual smaller than OEM with 106% $1800 All three quotes and I assume caralina direct are coming from Asia. I now know way more about sails. Thank y'all
Russ.Johnson	Posted - 05/23/2025 : 20:59:11 Yes, the 135% jib fits on the OEM furler. I also have a 2005 with a CDI FF2 furler
SeaHunter	Posted - 05/21/2025 : 12:07:58 Still researching and now shopping and getting quotes. I can get a contender supercruise cross-cut for $900 including shipping? The company is Direct-Sails.com Catalina Direct are Ullman Sails - 110% is $1120 135% $1279 both then add not standard shipping... I sail light wind a lot on our mountain lake and several have suggested going with the 135% to grab more of the light air downwind. A few here have said they bought 135% Genoa's, do you really see a difference. Any problems with the sail actually fitting between shrouds and life line. My boat does have long tracks for the jib sheets so I assume that is to handle different size sails as well as wind conditions. Does the 135% genoa work fine with the OEM furler? Don't want to go to furl my sail and then it runs out of furler Great feedback so far thanks for helping this novice!
slacker	Posted - 04/12/2025 : 10:56:57 You might want to keep in mind that a furled 135 is not the same as a sail made to be a 110. The foot shape is completely different than a 110 and the sail shape is not the same so it does sail differently.
Voyager	Posted - 04/08/2025 : 11:26:54 My 135% genoa just about reaches my upper shroud. Hope that helps. Just a suggestion, if you can find a great bargain price, go with it. Right now, tariffs might not have kicked in just yet� If not, could you patch your jib using sail tape until next season? You can get a great 20% discount from CD. They offer this price if you order in September or October, and you take delivery in March (2026). Of course that�s a long time to wait.
SeaHunter	Posted - 04/07/2025 : 16:20:10 Thanks for the help everyone! Hope to figure it out tomorrow and get one ordered soon. It's sailing weather!
Steve Milby	Posted - 04/07/2025 : 15:22:54 quote: Originally posted by SeaHunter How do I tell if I currently have a 135% Genoa or the 110% Jib. My foresail rests on the lifeline, should it? The sail reaches past both shrouds. The foot of a 110% jib should be about 11', or slightly less. The foot of a 135% jib should be about 13'. When you're beating to windward, the jib should be trimmed inside the lifelines.
SeaHunter	Posted - 04/07/2025 : 13:20:09 How do I tell if I currently have a 135% Genoa or the 110% Jib. My foresail rests on the lifeline, should it? The sail reaches past both shrouds.
bigelowp	Posted - 03/26/2025 : 13:22:55 Check out Catalina Direct -- they sell sails from Ullman, Ventura loft. Gary Swenson at Ullman is an expert on all Catalina models (he supplied Catalina yachts) and Catalina Direct has very competitive pricing.
Ellen254	Posted - 03/26/2025 : 09:04:50 I had to replace mine on my 2004 C-250 after a storm last fall that ripped my original jib down the middle. I reached out to Josh Wilus at Doyle Sails Gulf Coast and he was very helpful in helping me get the right measurements to replace with a 135% genoa with sun cover. It was right at $1400 with shipping from FL to TX. doylegulfcoast@gmail.com

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