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Does anyone know how sails were numbered on the original sails? I have a MKII with a hull number of 332, but my main, as well as my genoa have the number 12278 in large red numbers on both. Also in red are the letters "C&C" right above the numbers. For some reason I thought the numbers would correspond. Another question: Because I feel I have original sails and fear they may be worn??? I may purchase a Main. Has anyone tried a full batten main? The catalogs make them sound awfully attractive but don't know if they are feasible, or worth the added cost. If you have ordered sails from a catalog, or ordered using the dimensions off the site, please respond. Thanks again.
I can reply to the full battened mainsail.... my sailmaker talked me into it four years ago and I would not trade it for a standard battened sail ever. There are things to rememeber, 1. you cannot use a cunningham, 2. a vang is neccessary for shape control as well as the outhaul and the main halyard, 3. it makes furling the mainsail a breeze (pun intended), 4. less sail wear.
The main sets better and with the vang you can use the whole sail with less heeling when on a reach, generally speaking it provides better sail shape, more consistant power, and once you are used to it you can power up and down using the vang easily (especially useful when sailing onto the mooring)
MY 2 cents worth.
"IRIS"
C&C 27, MKlll
1975, Hull #453
Kittery Point, MAINE
The numbers on your sails have nothing to do with your hull number. They were provided by the United States Yacht Racing Union (USYRU) to identify your boat at any sailing event in the US, and with the addition of national identifier letters, any event in the world. USYRU is now United States Sailing Association (US SAILING).
The C&C letters were often put on sails purchased as part of a sailaway package (though occasionally, people will put them on sails bought separately) for marketing purposes.
If your sails are that old, you certainly should look at new sails fore and aft. Two new sails will work better together than one new and one old, so your boat will be more fun to sail. You might also get a slightly better price (though 2-for-the-price-of-1 may be too much to hope for).
Sailmakers, if they cannot come to your boat, will often ask you to measure your current sails rather than use dimensions such as we provide.
I can't speak about catalogue sails but I agree that a full batten main is a good idea. Many salespeople will try to talk you out of full lower battens (shipping companies hate long things) but they are well worth the durability and control they provide.
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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