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matsche
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Initially Posted - 05/21/2003 : 21:09:24

Wanted to share with you my experience with a new upgrade. I ordered a mainsail from CD (made by Ullman), loose footed, full batten with insignia, numbers and a lot of other options for $739. I've researched various suppliers and options and it was by far the best deal I found. Most other vendors were in the $1K region for what I wanted.

It arrived a couple of days ago and IT IS beautiful! I got it installed yesterday and took her out for a spin. I only had an average 5 knot breeze, but she took off like a jack rabbit. I thought I had gotten on somebody else's boat! She sails better, tacks better and most importantly she looks better. If any of you guys are considering a new main, I'd' highly recommend it.

On the downside, when I first got her out, the top batten, and part of the surrounding sail, was hitting the back stay when I tacked. I lowered the boom about 2-3 inches, which is all I had left, and the batten clears just fine. It's also harder to flake which is not a fair statement, since my other main was 18 years old, blown out and had the texture of underwear.

Looking forward to getting there quicker.

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John Matsche 1985 Cat-25 TR/FK

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Dave B
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 22:01:27

John: "You get their quicker on a powerboat... On a sailboat, you're already there!"

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT

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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 07:42:32

You're right on target! I should have said, looking forward to looking good on the lake!

John Matsche 1985 TR/FK #5171

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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 05/23/2003 : 00:10:20

I had Ullman sails on my previous C-22 and now have their main, 150 and 110 roller furling....I think they look good and sail great, too!! I have always called Gary Swenson at Ullman Sails, Ventura, direct during the winter slow months and can get a better deal than during their busy spring/summer months.
Happy sailing

Gary & Susan Norgan
C25 tall/wing
Classical Cat #5944
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