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jncarlin
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Initially Posted - 07/21/2002 :  20:22:10  Show Profile
Hi All!

Thanks for your input re places to buy new/used sails. There is no problem regarding main sail - the dimensions are pretty cut and dried. However, in choosing a genoa, I have come across a number of points that I would appreciate your input on.

I have a '79 C25 SM/SK with a '86 CDI Reefer I Continuous Furling

1)Luff Size: When the mast was down, I measured the slot on the furling - total distance from top down to the furling assy was 28' 8". The problem is that there are different luff sizes being offered for sale (that fit a C25) - from 23' to 28.5'. Does it make a difference - do I have to chose a sail with a luff of the full 28.5, or can (should?) I go with a sail with a smaller luff?

BTW - the Bacon site gives a rule of thumb that the luff should be between 80% to 90% of the I dimension - so if the C25 I dimension is 29', then the proper luff size should be between 23' to 26'

2)Genoa Size - I used to use a 135 on my Rhodes 22 - should I go for a 150? I sail in light to moderate winds on and near the Long Island Sound (alot in Huntington area of Long Island).

3)Luff Tape - I was told that I need #6 Luff Tape - but some sites use a dimension measurement (ie 5/16") to describe the Luff Tape - is there a conversion factor or convention that will tell me if the Luff Tape is equal to #6?

Thanks for you help!
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/21/2002 :  22:19:02  Show Profile
JN... I'll respond (vaguely) to the size question... We have a 130 on a roller, across the sound from you in Darien. I think it's a nice size (selected by the P.O.)--in light air, with the general-purpose-weight dacron, it's about as much as you can use effectively, and in somewhat heavier air, the Admiral can handle it in a tack. I would rather not have a 150, but we don't race.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT
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Ken Cave
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Response Posted - 07/22/2002 :  01:23:43  Show Profile
Call Sail Warehouse in California. (800 495 7245) and tell that you have a CDI furler. They will match what you need and with the all the goodies that you think you mignt ( or might not) need)

When I purchased my genoa ( 150 ) I found that a new sail was actually cheaper than a used one from these folks, amd they matched my Harken Furler with the right tape.

Hope this helps

Ken Cave
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gfrazzle
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Response Posted - 07/22/2002 :  11:52:24  Show Profile
I would recommend you go with the 150 with the longest luff you can fit since you are limited to the one headsail with the CDI. You get the power when you need it in light winds and can "reef" it with the furler when required- isn't that the point? You do lose a little performance when furled since furling sails can't maintain an ideal shape but the current sail design minimizes this problem. It's VERY difficult to "unreef" a 130 to a 150 in light air!

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