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Thanks for the reply. The fit and quality were my big concerns. Was originally going to go with a local loft because of those concerns, but given that there's a special section on the site specifically for Catalina, I figured they have the size down pat. Quick question for you — your boat looks very similar to min — especially the Universal XP. Are you running a 2-blade prop? I am, but got recommendations for a three-blade 15/10 to get a bit more push.

Anyone have experience with/opinion of National Sail Supply? I know they manufacture out of the country, but they are almost $1,000 cheaper for a new mainsail w/lazy bag set up.
Thanks in advance for any info.

Yes on both fronts.

Thanks for the input. Obviously I'll be shopping for a 3 blade this winter. For the short term, any thoughts on running at 2800? I've pushed it on a few occasions, but haven't run that high for any significant time.

Looking for some insight/guidance on what we can expect under motor (acknowledging the variability of conditions). Generally speaking, we don't do a lot of motoring. We're on our first extended cruise and have run into unfavorable winds. I have a two-blade prop (not sure of the pitch) and have been maxing out at 4-4.3 knots. RPMs are at 2500, temperature a steady 160. We've got a long slog tomorrow with 8-10 mph winds forecast to be on the nose. Wondering if I just need to accept the fact that this is about as good as I'm going to get from the 25XP with my current prop configuration. Would also welcome thoughts on what I could expect by investing in a new prop.
Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the response. Just fixed my signature, but the boat's a 1987 Tall Rig.

Haven't tried too hard to remove the vents yet, wanted to get an idea of how others tackled it. Obviously, there's going to be a fair amount of elbow grease involved no matter what else I use.

Hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge out there. When I bought Reverie last season, the solar vents were pretty much taped in place, non-functioning. I believe they are the original Nicro vents.  Replacing them is on my punch list before launch. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on loosening whatever adhesive/sealant was used to install them. Screws are out, but there's no give from the cabin top. Also no apparent place to begin from inside the head or aft cabin.  I've attached pics.  While I'm at it, I'm wondering if there's any new perspective on going with the Marinco Nicro at the higher price point, or the cheaper versions that are roughly half the price. Thanks in advance for any insight on both points.

Several weeks before haul-out, the lower step on the upper section of my companionway steps cracked and split. I tried gorilla glue with 3 3/4' wide ss repair plates running perpendicular to the split.  That repair lasted all of about a day. I'm thinking of trying again with additional & wider plates, may also look at gluing dowels or using long screws from the side of the step for added support.

Given that I've got plenty of time before launch next spring, I'm not going to rush into anything, so I thought I'd throw it out there and see if anyone else has run into a similar problem, and if so, how they approached the repair.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts/help.

J