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Buying New Sails i think?

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DamonLinkous

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Posted: Dec 10, 2012 - 11:28 AM

soulofasailorNo i dont mean its broken just a little added feature! Ok Shhh no more on this.. :)lol

It wouldn't be a bad feature, just hard to implement due to security problems and the chat clients require either constantly reloading the page or loading a third-party app from a chat server.

Also, pretty much the only revenue this site has is based on page views, in a chat window you don't get any.

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soulofasailor

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Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 06:55 AM

Damon! is that your boat? If so it looks mean , FAST looks cool with those sails!

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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jackb

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Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 07:56 PM

QuoteDamon! is that your boat? If so it looks mean , FAST looks cool with those sails!

It has Chip Buck written all over...

I love this Pentex fiber shine

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Jack B
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soulofasailor

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Posted: Dec 24, 2012 - 06:38 AM

Now with new sails this summer, im not sure what to expect! I saw the sailmaker over the weekend we went over both of these sails, the first thing he said was they are stretched out. He said these new ones will give me a chance to Flip her! I said No Way i cant flip her i do not want to...

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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MN3

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Posted: Dec 24, 2012 - 08:09 AM

new sails may have better shape, speed and MAYBE more power than old and blown out ones but they will also flatten out much better in a heavy air, and should give you more control, and faster reaction to corrections if you feel overpowered. Also faster over-corrections too...
nhanson

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Posted: Dec 24, 2012 - 08:30 AM

soulofasailornhanson is that a boomles mainsail? it looks like it from the picture!

No, the I-18 is (the grand-daddy of all) an F-18, full boom. I always unhook my boom from the clew when the boat is beached. This prevents broken battens and random boat flips from wind shifts on the beach.

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soulofasailor

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Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 09:04 PM

WInd shifts on a beach is something to be aware of I would take my sails down, until i go back out!

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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Kevin219

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Posted: Feb 02, 2013 - 01:47 PM

Are the modern day sail materials as durable as the old ones? My sails are beat and certainly due for an upgrade however they haven't failed me yet.

Also, maybe someone can point me to a manufacturer who could fill this wishlist:

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jackb

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Posted: Feb 02, 2013 - 04:07 PM

Here is a good review of modern sailcloth

http://www.doylesails.com/design/fiber.html

There are 2 popular fabrics used for cat sails, Pentex and Dacron. Dacron is more resistant to abuse, but Pentex tends to keep its shape longer. There are also different fabric weights, typically 4 to 6 oz. With thicker fabric, you get better durability, stiffness, and strength.

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Jack B
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soulofasailor

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Posted: Feb 03, 2013 - 05:24 PM

I have gone with http://www.ullmansails.com/onedesign.aspxhttp://www.ullmansails.com/onedesign.aspx

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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MN3

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 07:47 AM

what material ?
MN3

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 07:47 AM

what material ?
soulofasailor

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 08:27 AM

Dacron what hw uaes for beach kats

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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MN3

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 09:35 AM

You can order any material you want.
each has pro's and cons
soulofasailor

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 09:41 AM

It was a winter special I'm getting both sails @1200 $ so I figured it is gotta be better then the old ones plus they are all white..

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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MN3

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 09:58 AM

Congrats on new sails..
are they in stock or being cut for you?
soulofasailor

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Posted: Feb 04, 2013 - 11:17 AM

No they are being Cut, i dropped off my originals they are copying them! Plus adding a Square TOP! :) I have no idea how good that is or the benefit of a square top.. But maybe i will fly a hull with ease in lighter winds maybe, then waiting for 25 mph winds.

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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scotts1w

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Posted: May 27, 2013 - 09:58 AM

Soul:
How are the new sails working out? What has been the most impressive improvement? What was the best decision in the process? How is the reef point working?
Any regrets?

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soulofasailor

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Posted: May 27, 2013 - 02:14 PM

scotts1wSoul:
How are the new sails working out? What has been the most impressive improvement? What was the best decision in the process? How is the reef point working?
Any regrets?

The Reynolds is now powered UP! It is a differen boat now very fast and so different I have to learn to sail the boat al I over again!
I havent really matched up with any hobie guys yet but next weekend could be the true test. Last year I use to wait for 15mph winds. This year I truly only need 8mph. I will post a video..

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soulofasailor

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Posted: May 27, 2013 - 02:27 PM

This is a dumb lake very shifty winds puffs of wind are very noticable now and the feeling of the hull coming out of the water will take some time in getting use to.

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZnsSeb0bOE&feature=youtube_gdata_player[url]

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran #38
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