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ssteakley
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Initially Posted - 02/05/2002 :  00:15:40  Show Profile
I am the second owner of a 1999 250WK #385. I plan to replace my 130% rollerfuler genoa with a 155% headsail. I believe the sail I have is a stock Catalina Dakron sail. The owners manual does not have any information on the sails. Does anyone know the sai
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I am the second owner of a 1999 250WK #385. I plan to replace my 130% rollerfuler genoa with a 155% headsail. I believe the sail I have is a
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 02/05/2002 :  13:50:46  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
You sound like you know what you want....but will give you some thoughts.

A 150 on a c250 is likely too much sail for most conditions. Furling a sail that size doesn't always produce a good sail shape.

More headsail is only needed in light air...
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