About $700. and 1/4 knot in boatspeed - {;>) Just kidding - I don't think there are many 'fathead M-15' mainsails on standard rigs to provide a realistic comparison - BUT you would have: a new sail (probably faster) 'Fashion forward' style points (actually more than that) your biggest gains would be on offwind/downwind legs - - go with the used main and see what develops from there. then go for the bitchin wahoo carbon load path model! (just kiddin' again) Sometimes these "modifications" backfire - folks seem to think a modified "part/rig/sail" MUST make you go faster or higher when all they really are is 'different'. Some are even a disadvantage - but the perception is 'hot rod' - develop skills then develop machinery is a good path. Time in the boat is worth more than almost anything (except new good sails ;>) Have Fun, Go Sailing. GO _www.wrinkleboat.webs.com_ (http://www.wrinkleboat.webs.com) In a message dated 10/24/2013 1:28:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, griemmolo2@gmail.com writes: Wrinkle Boat Mates Am in the process of buying used standard sail from Daniel (Have you heard anything from Judy B/Hyde yet about your new sails?) Was wondering What the difference in the Main SA is between a standard Main and a Fatheaded Main. As I sail on a inland lake in NWI I have found that I am in light air most of the season. Much different than Lake Michigan my previous sailing venue with my Pearson 23.
Dave My standing rigging is per specs I believe you pointed me to on MSOG. My Main is 2' short that is why I am buying used sails to spec from Daniel. Tyler I would appreciate any info on a light air sail like a Drifter and the sail makers site. I was wondering if a Asymmetrical Sail for an M15 has been spec'd out. Daniel no problem as I am not looking to splash till May 20014 George Merry Helen M15 #602 On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 4:22 PM, <GILASAILR@aol.com> wrote:
About $700. and 1/4 knot in boatspeed - {;>)
Just kidding - I don't think there are many 'fathead M-15' mainsails on standard rigs to provide a realistic comparison - BUT you would have: a new sail (probably faster) 'Fashion forward' style points (actually more than that) your biggest gains would be on offwind/downwind legs - - go with the used main and see what develops from there. then go for the bitchin wahoo carbon load path model! (just kiddin' again)
Sometimes these "modifications" backfire - folks seem to think a modified "part/rig/sail" MUST make you go faster or higher when all they really are is 'different'. Some are even a disadvantage - but the perception is 'hot rod' - develop skills then develop machinery is a good path.
Time in the boat is worth more than almost anything (except new good sails ;>)
Have Fun, Go Sailing.
GO
_www.wrinkleboat.webs.com_ (http://www.wrinkleboat.webs.com)
In a message dated 10/24/2013 1:28:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, griemmolo2@gmail.com writes:
Wrinkle Boat Mates
Am in the process of buying used standard sail from Daniel (Have you heard anything from Judy B/Hyde yet about your new sails?)
Was wondering What the difference in the Main SA is between a standard Main and a Fatheaded Main. As I sail on a inland lake in NWI I have found that I am in light air most of the season. Much different than Lake Michigan my previous sailing venue with my Pearson 23.
George, Elliott / Pattison also quoted a good price for an M15 asymmetrical spinnaker, so I assume they have specs for one. I'm planning to go with the drifter instead because it should sail a bit closer to the wind. Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Iemmolo" <griemmolo2@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:10:46 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Sail Area M15 Dave My standing rigging is per specs I believe you pointed me to on MSOG. My Main is 2' short that is why I am buying used sails to spec from Daniel. Tyler I would appreciate any info on a light air sail like a Drifter and the sail makers site. I was wondering if a Asymmetrical Sail for an M15 has been spec'd out. Daniel no problem as I am not looking to splash till May 20014 George Merry Helen M15 #602
Tyler is it possible for you to pass on any information on the quotes you received? George On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM, <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
George,
Elliott / Pattison also quoted a good price for an M15 asymmetrical spinnaker, so I assume they have specs for one. I'm planning to go with the drifter instead because it should sail a bit closer to the wind.
Tyler
----- Original Message ----- From: "George Iemmolo" <griemmolo2@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:10:46 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Sail Area M15
Dave
My standing rigging is per specs I believe you pointed me to on MSOG. My Main is 2' short that is why I am buying used sails to spec from Daniel.
Tyler
I would appreciate any info on a light air sail like a Drifter and the sail makers site. I was wondering if a Asymmetrical Sail for an M15 has been spec'd out.
Daniel
no problem as I am not looking to splash till May 20014
George Merry Helen M15 #602
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