Sounds like the next set of sails should include a roller furler and a Dutchman. Even if the other guys beat you back to the dock you'll in the YC with a cold one while they're stowing sails.
Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: question on sailcloth I bought a new 6 oz 135 from one of the internet sail providers and used it for the first time Saturday. Size is right, sets well, enjoyed sailing with it, at least while it was up. But I have to say it is the most unmanagable thing I've ever used. The material is extremely hard and stiff. Might as well be thin sheet plastic. Trying to fold it and get it back into a bag was quite difficult, and certainly not a thing I could do by myself. I don't have a whole lot of experience with brand new sails. Will this thing soften up and become more managable over time, or did I just make a lousy purchase? Tom Monroe 6219 Different Drummer
