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sweetlou
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Initially Posted - 05/03/2010 :  15:33:29  Show Profile
Hello - First a thanks to all on this forum for many hours of reading prior to beginning my mainsail replacement search. I wonder if you all might provide a bit of feedback as I am ready purchase but need an "impartial" opinion before proceeding. I have a standard rig with a relative new 135% genoa on a furler. Last year (my 2nd with the boat) I found that the original (read blown-out) main provided little in the way of forward motion with plenty of heel.

I am looking to replace the main, having benefited from the myriad of suggestions on the board secured a number of quotes. My decision hinges on the following;

Sailing Lake Michigan;

Battens - It has been discussed ad nauseum and I must say I am leaning toward 2+2, is there any reason to think this would be an inferior choice/bad compromise between partial and full?

Cloth weight - Does any experience with National Sail Supply suggest that the 5.4oz dacron may not be sufficient for conditions on Lake Mich?

Other - Practically speaking for a day sailor, is a 2nd reef point advisable or can the sail be sufficiently depowered with Outhaul/Cunningham? (or is a flattening reef a more useful alternative to a 2nd reef point)?

In short I am looking to replace what I believe to be the original main with an adequate cruising main that will not require a reef at 10kts.

Any advice is appreciated.
C25 '83 FK SR
Chicago, IL
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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 05/03/2010 :  18:37:14  Show Profile
I think you're right on target. I'd sail under reefed jib alone before worrying about a second reef in the main if you're daysailing.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/03/2010 :  19:10:14  Show Profile
Do you intend to cruise distances along the coast or across the lake? That is, could you be caught in a dangerous storm with the need to sail through the building waves? Motoring is not an option in storm waves with an outboard.

Reducing sail is critically important to boat safety under storm conditions.

If you will be near your home marina at all times, then you will be heading back in to the marina under those conditions. Your need for a second reef depends on how you want to use the boat.

I bet you'll love your new, crisp mainsail.

Happy sailing!
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sweetlou
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Response Posted - 05/03/2010 :  21:03:46  Show Profile
Hi John - Thanks. Weather can be very unpredictable in these parts, hence the initial desire for a 2nd reef. While I may not ever use it, I suppose the cost-benefit is there.
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klassi1
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Response Posted - 05/04/2010 :  06:43:06  Show Profile
For the (realtively) few dollars that a second reef point would cost, I would rather have it when I need it vs wishing I had it.
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sweetlou
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Response Posted - 05/04/2010 :  07:20:46  Show Profile
I thought one of the attributes of any good sailor was an extreme aversion to parting with ones money? :)

Does anyone have input on cloth weight or battens? Great Lakes sailors perhaps?

Thanks.
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