Get fully battened sails. They perform so much better and are NOT difficult to put up and take down. Just flake or roll parallel to the seams and battens and everything just falls into place.
John McLaughlin 1975 SR #1994 "Shambhala" For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die. Edward M. Kennedy -----Original Message----- From: nbrand04 <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 11:51 am Subject: [IC27A] Re: Catalina Direct Sails --- In [email protected], "Mike" <mikea...@...> wrote: > > Has anyone purchased sails from Catalina Direct. I am considering this > however when I call Ullman Sails they said that their sails sold on Catalina > Direct are not as good if I was to go directly thru them.They said they > weren't the same quality etc. > > Does anyone have experience with these Catalina Direct sails by Ullman. > > Also, the main sold on CD is a full batteb, my experience on other boats is > that these sails are difficult to get up and take down. Any thought? > > Thanks so much everyone! > I have used fully battened main sails. They are excellent, as you have excellent sail shape. No more difficult to raise.
