I still use my McKibbin sails after 20 years, and it's true that virtually any sail that isn't torn will move a sailboat through the water, but the difference that new, well cut sails can provide has to be felt to be believed. The increased speed is amazing. I was nowhere near competitive with my McKibbin sails and only picked up enough speed to be in the race when I purchased new ones. Also a new main will let you point much higher than an old baggy one. And "baggy" is a relative word. My McKibbin main doesn't look baggy to the eye, but I can point higher and go much faster with the new main. John Edwards
I'm just relieved to find I'm not the only one still using mine . . . :-) My originals do fine, but I'm sure I'd appreciate the improved performance of replacements . . . If I could afford them . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: Saltm17@aol.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 6:42 PM Subject: McKibbin Sails I still use my McKibbin sails after 20 years, and it's true that virtually any sail that isn't torn will move a sailboat through the water, but the difference that new, well cut sails can provide has to be felt to be believed. The increased speed is amazing. I was nowhere near competitive with my McKibbin sails and only picked up enough speed to be in the race when I purchased new ones. Also a new main will let you point much higher than an old baggy one. And "baggy" is a relative word. My McKibbin main doesn't look baggy to the eye, but I can point higher and go much faster with the new main. John Edwards
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