[quote=boatbore]Thanks for the input everyone, this forum is such an asset for beachcat sailors.
I considered adding a bow foil as Steve did but after three seasons on this boat I've been happy with the stock setup and I question my ability to improve on Rodney Marsh's original design. Trying sails off other cats only works when there is access
to quality used sails readily available. The people sailing these old cats aren't changing out sails like the highly competitive class boats do so not really an option. There are only three or four beachcats in my neighborhood and they're cruisers.
Karl at Slo Sails built a beautiful tramp for my Dart 20 working from my measurements at a great price. Three seasons in and it's still perfect.
With its tiny jib the mainsail is the most important sail on this boat. I'm leaning towards a laminate for the main for reduced weight and a dacron jib for furling. I'm going to discuss with the sailmaker building a slightly larger jib but that would just make me roll it up sooner in heavy air so maybe not. I'm an old f'er and this is probably my last beachcat and I want the best sails I can get to sail off into the sunset.
I've chosen whirlwind to work with, he's not firmiliar with the boat but neither is anyone else.
Happy trapping everyone,
The Bore[/quote]
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