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Any input on a new set of sails?

mgav451

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October 5, 1924 - 11:05 am

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It's time for a new set of sails. I need a new staysail first. I removed the self tracking boom and I have an alado nautica unit a2 furler on the way. I have a few quotes from 1800 to 800 $ and material from Newport challenge ap, challenge warp speed and marblehead. This is for a new furling sstaysail. Was wondering if any one has any input on the material type. And if any one has a picture of the best place to put the blocks for the clew?

Leo Uhran

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October 9, 1924 - 2:36 am

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Sounds like you have some sources to quote sails to.

My 77 38 had all new sails done by the previous owner from Mac Sails Inc. Stuart Florida 34997. http://www.macsails.com

They would be familiar with our Downeast 38's if its any help. They also replaced all of the standing rigging with new as well.

They're good people.

Leo Uhran

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October 13, 1924 - 8:52 am

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I think im going to go with mack good price and they suggest marblehead

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only suggestion is that the material be a bit on the heavy side and very strong. You give up a bit of light wind performance but that stay sail is one of your heavy weather fall backs and should be specd to deal with heavy weather.

Scott Carle DE38 Cutter s/v Valkyr

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October 31, 2020 - 11:20 am

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FYI. The alado nautical furler is a total piece of garbage I had to throw it away. I got a profurl