Mike.Gritten
Member III
We are anticipating the arrival of a new mainsail for our 35 MkII. We went with Dave and Edward at the Quantum loft in North Van and have been very pleased so far with their service. Dave came and measured the boat - not just the main dimensions but took all the info for jib/genoa and noted measurements for potential chafe points (spreaders, etc.) and dodger/bimini data. We talked at length about our usage patterns and future sailing/cruising plans and of course, budget. They gave us quotes on several configurations (per my instructions) but were clear on what they recommended. We ended up going with Dave's suggested configuration with the addition of a Dutchman sail flaking system that I really wanted. The final specs are as follows:
9.4 oz dacron with a good sized roach, 4 full battens, 2 deeper-than-normal reefs, loose foot, 3 draft stripes, Ericson logo, no sail numbers, and the Dutchman flaking system.
I will update this thread as everything is installed.
They are coming to install everything later this week, if all goes well. Additionally, I am replacing all the control lines for the main including halyard, 2 sets of reefing lines (luff and leach), outhaul, topping lift, vang, mainsheet, and traveller control lines. I have ordered all new cheek blocks, double blocks (outhaul), and mainsheet blocks from Garhauer and new clutches from Spinlock.
I love projects like this! The downside of course is the cost - just under $4000 including everthing listed above.
9.4 oz dacron with a good sized roach, 4 full battens, 2 deeper-than-normal reefs, loose foot, 3 draft stripes, Ericson logo, no sail numbers, and the Dutchman flaking system.
I will update this thread as everything is installed.
They are coming to install everything later this week, if all goes well. Additionally, I am replacing all the control lines for the main including halyard, 2 sets of reefing lines (luff and leach), outhaul, topping lift, vang, mainsheet, and traveller control lines. I have ordered all new cheek blocks, double blocks (outhaul), and mainsheet blocks from Garhauer and new clutches from Spinlock.
I love projects like this! The downside of course is the cost - just under $4000 including everthing listed above.