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PamC
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Initially Posted - 07/15/2006 :  09:40:16  Show Profile
It's time. Okay it's past time. We've decided this year's Christmas present will be roller furling. I've read the archives, but the jury is still out on the furling gear. Fortunately we have friends with Harken gear and others with CDI, so we'll probably ask for demo sails with each and see what we prefer. Although input from this forum is always appreciated.

My question relates to the sail. We have a 150 that is in good shape that we would like to have cut down to a 135, have a foam luff and UV border added for use on the furler. As we live in the beautiful, but sailboat deprived Rogue River valley, we have no local sailmaker to work with. We would like to find a good loft to work with. Since we plan to retire to the Puget Sound area within the decade, it would be nice to find someone there. But at this point we're open to all referrals. Also if anyone has had this procedure done a ballpark of what it cost you would also be interesting.

Thanks in advance.
Pam
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/15/2006 :  10:53:50  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
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Check out ullman sails out in California. Gary Swenson is the owner.

Also take a peak at any of the lofts that sponsored our nationals this year. Most are Cleveland area lofts, but are national franchises.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/sponsor.asp
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atgep
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Response Posted - 07/15/2006 :  11:01:31  Show Profile
For the total price you "may" want to consider a new sail. The 150 should be made out of lighter cloth. If you fly it in 135 or 100 winds it may cut down on the life. I went from a 150 to a 135 and am happy with it except for racing. If you are considering racing at all...stick with a 150.
The total cost is what your current sail is worth - the price of a new one. Compare that to the modification price plus the "used factor" and you can have an idea. Sailcare is a highly recommended company for sail work.

www.sailcare.com
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 07/15/2006 :  12:46:38  Show Profile
Neither are near you, but I've been very pleased with the 155 I got from Hallet Canvas and Sails in Flamouth Maine and ecstatic with the new miansail I got from Elliott Pattison in Newport CA. I'm going to get a new 135 this winter as I have found the 155 is too much to handle by myself and my other jib is a 100 and that isn't quite enough on those light air days.
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PamC
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Response Posted - 07/17/2006 :  10:31:54  Show Profile
Thanks for the ideas. I hadn't thought about the fabric weight issue, but that makes sense. I had asked for a quote from Sailcare, and I will check with these others as well.
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Response Posted - 07/17/2006 :  10:47:55  Show Profile
PAM

We're in the process of considering roller furling. It will probably be a winter project. We sail in the Pacific Northwest in the fall and spring.
We need a new main and jib. We'll keep you posted on what we find and would appreciate hearing what you've decided.
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Alan Clark
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Response Posted - 07/18/2006 :  22:28:51  Show Profile
Pam, After the nationals , we decided it was time for a new 155% head sail- We have shopped around and have ordered it from www.mauriprosailing.com We spoke with Juan and Rod, We feel we are getting excellant quality for what we are paying. Also they are a big sponser for our association. The sail is on ordere, I will let you know what we find when we get it!
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Response Posted - 07/26/2006 :  12:28:32  Show Profile
pam. i used dale waaggmeester at waaggmeester sail loft in portland to sew luff tape on my 150 so i could use it on the furler. he did a nice job. i believe i paid him $110 for that job. dont know what he would charge for the sunbrella edge. also, for new sails try a quote from cliff hunter (lee sails of oregon)
leesailsor@comcast.net ...ph 503 641 7170. good prices
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 07/29/2006 :  07:44:46  Show Profile
Since I trailer my boat to the keys every year I bought the Schaeffer CF700 furler. It has a plastic flexible luff. The drum is large enough so that I can use a 5/16" line to wind it up.
For my sail I have an Ullman 135. Very well made and built to last. It has a white colored sacrificial cover which is lighter in weight than sunbrella. It also has a foam luff. It was about 750 bucks or something like that.
If you buy from Gary Swenson, he will also make you an anchor riding sail for about 85 bucks if ordered at the same time. Well worth it if you anchor out at all.
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