Taking the plunge on a new sail

krafty81 · January 23, 2025, 09:39:30 PM

I have estimates from three internet companies and two local. Wondering if anyone has experience/opinions on the following companies. This is for a running (A2) Asym.

UK
Quantum (local)

Far East
Direct Sails
Precision (internet)

Internet prices are lower by about 1K for the sail.

Jim Hardesty · January 24, 2025, 04:54:10 AM

You may also consider Catalina Direct
https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-34/sails/catalina-34-spinnakers/
Jim

waughoo · January 24, 2025, 11:20:30 AM

Precision has made a name for themselves in the you tube sailing community by "partnering" with the sailors. There are a number of videos of folks going through the process most noteably SV Delos.

krafty81 · January 24, 2025, 05:11:14 PM

Thanks everyone for all the inputs! I ended up with six different quotes from different companies. Went to my local Ullman loft and they matched the price on CD, which includes a sail bag, which CD did not. The shop is highly recommended by several friends. Added a sock so I am set! Six long weeks though. I am not patient.

Noah · January 24, 2025, 05:35:45 PM

You should be happy with the San Diego Ullman Sails loft. They built my 135 Genoa and my asymmetrical A2, and have always provided great customer service over the years.

krafty81 · January 24, 2025, 06:03:45 PM

Quote from: Noah on January 24, 2025, 05:35:45 PMYou should be happy with the San Diego Ullman Sails loft. They built my 135 Genoa and my asymmetrical A2, and have always provided great customer service over the years.

Thanks Noah. Do you have any pix of your A2 rig? I am at Point Loma NS.

Noah · January 24, 2025, 06:08:23 PM

Here you go. My Ullman A2. However, my loose footed, full batten, mainsail is by North Sails. They also provided great customer service and the sales rep was from my yacht club so...

krafty81 · January 24, 2025, 10:15:22 PM

Beautiful! Are you at SDYC?

Jim Hardesty · January 25, 2025, 06:30:37 AM

Krafty,
A good use of the time waiting would be to make sure all sharps and snags are well taped. Anything on the mast or spreaders. Especially important is at the spinnaker crane, when using the sock retracted it's piled up at the top and can snag on things.
Jim

Noah · January 25, 2025, 09:37:32 AM

Krafty:
Yes, I am at SDYC.

krafty81 · January 25, 2025, 05:36:44 PM

Thanks for the tip on snags - I will check. The boat has a couple L shaped brackets to starboard (outboard) to hold a sailboard or kayak. They are closed against the lifelines but do catch my Gib lines from time to time.

Noah I have some friends at SDYC, I will look for your boat. Wondering how you rigged the tack line.

Noah · January 25, 2025, 06:03:16 PM

Krafty: I do NOT have an adjustable tack line. My tack is attached via a dynemma pendant directly to my Selden GX10 furler. Selden does offer an adjustable tack option (an add-on) but I opted not to purchase/install. The sail works fine with a fixed tack—-for my non-racing, single-handed sailing style—-with one less line to "worry about."

krafty81 · January 25, 2025, 06:27:06 PM

Quote from: Noah on January 25, 2025, 06:03:16 PMKrafty: I do NOT have an adjustable tack line. My tack is attached via a dynemma pendant directly to my Selden GX10 furler. Selden does offer an adjustable tack option (an add-on) but I opted not to purchase/install. The sail works fine with a fixed tack—-for my non-racing, single-handed sailing style—-with one less line to "worry about."

I am going with a tack line because I have an open clutch and want to play with it. I may end up rigging it like yours if my wife complains!

Noah · January 25, 2025, 06:58:49 PM

I went with furler to limit my time on the bow, a big consideration when single handing at my age. I can set it up at the dock, go out sailing and take it down when I return to the dock. It doesn't have a UV cover so I wouldn't keep it up and furled for many days without using it. I sold my ATN sock to a fellow C34.org member through our website. Used gear/parts section.