Matt,
I'll probably order a new set of sails for my H-20 this winter. The newer sails that I've seen this summer, sail numbers 900+, are white, but up close they appear to be made of a semi-transparent material with diagonal fibers running through it. I guess this is an improved type of mylar? The new sails look much more modern and of better quality than my 1997 sails. I've heard people refer to their new sails as "racing sails". Given the one design nature of the class, I'm assuming that this new "racing sail" is the only style that Hobie makes.
I want to confirm that if I ordered a set of custom colored sails, it would be made of the same material and cut the same way as the white 900+ numbered sails that are leaving me in their wake. Is that the case? I'm thinking about ordering a main and jib in solid blue, reminiscent of the 1976 Hobie 16 World's boats. Is that feasible? On the other hand, I could come up with a wicked design using the current palet of blue, white, yellow, smoke and red.
Now for the million dollar question (pun intended): How much would a solid H-20 main and jib cost?
Thanks for your feedback,
Mark Van Doren
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