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James Simmons
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Initially Posted - 02/08/2010 :  13:14:23  Show Profile
I have a 1981 SR/FK and am planning on purchasing a new asymmetrical spinnaker. I have shopped around the Internet quite a bit and seem to be looking at a North Sails 'out of the box' asymmetrical, for about $815 purchased online. For a total of around $1165 it will come complete with tack line, snuffer bag and sheets.

Before I fork out all of that money I thought I would use the forum to see if I am on the right track.

Questions:

-Anyone with experience dealing with North Sails direct? I am aware of them and assume they are a good company to deal with.

-The 'out of the box' gennaker (their terms) has a 30' luff, 27.9' leech and a 17' foot. Is this the correct size for the sail?

-Anyone know of any better deals out there? I went to several sailmakers online and this seems to be the lowest cost I could find.

Thanks!
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 02/08/2010 :  15:01:01  Show Profile
I didn't fly a spinnaker on my C25, but you're allowed to fly any size chute that will fit, unless you race it in a National Association sanctioned Regatta. Our racing rules provide the <u>maximum</u> size allowable in our regattas, as follows:

(1) Luff - The length of the luffs shall be taken as the distance between the highest point of the sail and the foot measured around the edge of the luff. The dimension shall not exceed: Tall Rig - 31' 1"; Standard Rig - 29' 3 1/2".

(2) Girth - The maximum shall be measured across the widest point of the sail between points equidistant from the head. The dimension shall not exceed 18' 10 3/4".

A sail that's slightly smaller would be allowed to race, and might be a little more desirable sail for cruising with family, and, in my opinion, would still be competitive.

I bought two sails for my present boat from North Sails Direct, under it's former name. They're good quality, budget priced, well made general purpose sails, not racing sails, or serious cruising sails. I use my present boat for pleasure cruising, and am completely satisfied with them for that purpose. I had their racing sails on my C25, and they were awesome, but now, I'm into racing other peoples' boats, instead of my own boat.

I bought both a used assymetrical and a symetrical spinnaker for my present boat on Ebay, and got good used sails for very good prices, and one of them came with a chute scoop. That's a good place to buy sails, but you have to be patient, don't overbid, but, when you see a sail that you want, you have to bid as aggrsssively as you dare. The key on Ebay is to know a good value when you see it.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 02/08/2010 :  15:45:23  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I think you do need the snuffer bag but you don't really need a chute scoop or anything like that. I sold mine and never used it after the first few times.

Check eBay, I lost the bid on an asym which went up to over $500 but I just got a real nice symmetrical for $250. Used, of course.

Also, I'd get 0.75 oz. I had 0.5 oz and it doesn't last.
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Unsinkable2
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Response Posted - 02/09/2010 :  06:24:48  Show Profile  Visit Unsinkable2's Homepage
I bought new sails for my previous boat from North Sails. They were great to work with and the sails were good quality.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 02/10/2010 :  10:30:15  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I've purchased my upwind sails from North and found them very reliable, willing to help, and reasonably priced.I also purchased my roller fuller from them whcih they custom sized and fit the sail...for free.

However, I purchased my asym from Sobstad (Sp?)sails about seven years ago and paid about what you were quoted. A snuffer and sheets were included in the deal however. I've been very happy with the sail. Check them our at sobstad.com. Of course, I been very happy with my North sails as well.
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