Tranona
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Suggest you get a quote from Kemp for the whole package. Their stackpacks are particularly good (and of course sails as well - I have had sails from them since 1992 on 4 different boats.
New sails advice
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zoidberg
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Sailmakers are, like OnlyFans 'influencers', very variable. They come good, bad, and ugly.
Names which regularly receive 'thumbs up' here are Sanders, Kemp, NOS, and Doyle. There are others which frequently get 'thumbs down'.
After seriously-bad 'false starts' with a handful, I chose one from the above on the basis of how helpful and 'can do'they she seemed on initial inquiry.
(This is one occasion when selection of a proper pronoun really helps communication). Two others simply forwarded a bare measurement form....
'Not hungry enough for work...'
I'm sufficiently keen on the light-airs performance gains from full-battened mainsails to have forked out for one. That requires batten sliders which work well, and I was encouraged to have Selden OWS sliders. Properly suited/selected to your mast-shape by your sailmaker they - with the rest of the sail - should enhance your sailing markedly.
Names which regularly receive 'thumbs up' here are Sanders, Kemp, NOS, and Doyle. There are others which frequently get 'thumbs down'.
After seriously-bad 'false starts' with a handful, I chose one from the above on the basis of how helpful and 'can do'
(This is one occasion when selection of a proper pronoun really helps communication). Two others simply forwarded a bare measurement form....
'Not hungry enough for work...'
I'm sufficiently keen on the light-airs performance gains from full-battened mainsails to have forked out for one. That requires batten sliders which work well, and I was encouraged to have Selden OWS sliders. Properly suited/selected to your mast-shape by your sailmaker they - with the rest of the sail - should enhance your sailing markedly.
alahol2
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I've got a fully battened main on a 28ft mono. I specified these sliders for the batten positions, normal sliders for the intermediate positions.
I had similar on a 32ft cat previously. The sail is marginally more difficult to raise than a non-FB sail but well within normal halyard hauling. The cost saving is considerable over the batten cars normally recommended.
Definitely go full battened if it's financially feasible, with a stackpack it's the near perfect answer for short handed sailing.
Gareth j
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Thanks for all your responses, it's appreciated. I've ordered new sails from kemp and they are going to refurbish my existing sails which I'll keep as spare.
Next question, suitable size for an outboard as backup? I presume long shaft. 10hp?
Next question, suitable size for an outboard as backup? I presume long shaft. 10hp?
Tranona
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Good choice. Sure you will be delighted with the sails.
Would not bother with a back up outboard. Spend the money on making sure your inboard is totally reliable. You already have 2 forms of propulsion, no need for another one. How many Centuars have you sen with outboards? except for those with knackered inboards which the owners can't afford to replace. It is a very unsatisfactory arrangement with all that weight hanging off the back and difficult to operate unless you go the whole hog and have remotes and electric start.
Would not bother with a back up outboard. Spend the money on making sure your inboard is totally reliable. You already have 2 forms of propulsion, no need for another one. How many Centuars have you sen with outboards? except for those with knackered inboards which the owners can't afford to replace. It is a very unsatisfactory arrangement with all that weight hanging off the back and difficult to operate unless you go the whole hog and have remotes and electric start.
Gareth j
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That's a good shout and a completely reasonable argument. Thanks for the comment