New Sail for Joie De Vivre????

[Joie De Vivre]

Hey guy's, I have had a chance to sail Joie a few times now, and each time I fall more in love with her. I have a question on where do you guys get new sails for your CP's?? It looks as if the one on her is the one that came with her back in 85. Yeah it still works, and yes I am getting to learn on that one, but just don't feel I am getting all I should be out of her. Any feed back would be great.

Take it easy on me as I am still broke from getting her. HEHE

[Billy]

Where are you located?

I recommend going local. That way the sailmaker will know the conditions you will be sailing in and get you the best sail for your area.

[Shawn]

After a terrible time with Kelly Hanson sails I ended up getting my main from Dirk at National Sail supply. Sail was delivered on time and very nicely built.

I ended up with a 6 ounce, loose footed, 2 reef points, fully battened mainsail with alloy headboard and a Cunningham cringle. I am very pleased with this sail, drives the boat much better than the original mainsail and handles both higher winds and light winds better as well. I am very happy with both the loose foot and the full battens. The battens are very nice as the sail holds its shape better and it doesn't flog around when raising/lowering it.

I have a combination of headsails a heavy fabric storm jib at 60%,110%, 130% and a 1.5 ounce nylon 170% drifter as well as an asymmetric spinnaker. The 110 and 130 are the oldest of the bunch. If/when I get a new headsail I'm thinking something like a reefable 120% might make for an interesting sail.

Shawn

[brackish]

My 23 is relatively new (2005) so my sails purchases have been to expand inventory rather than replace. After considering many, I bought a 135 and an assymetrical spinnaker, both from JSI/Doyle Ploch.  The sails were well made, competitively priced and delivered a couple of weeks later than promised but it was the busy season.  I'm particularly happy with the assy spin and had the added bonus of watching them make it on their loft web cam.

My next sail will probably be a replacement.  Considering a fully battened, loose footed main.  Hearing nothing but good things about that combination. 

[Joie De Vivre]

Where are you located?

I recommend going local. That way the sailmaker will know the conditions you will be sailing in and get you the best sail for your area.

Florida Keys