Steading sail design

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Chuck Losness, Jan 16, 2011.

  1. Chuck Losness
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    Are there any guidelines for the sizing of a steading sail for a displacement powerboat. I'm looking at the 35' to 40' size range. But I would like information that could be applied to smaller and larger boats also.
     
    Chuck Losness, Jan 16, 2011
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  2. gonzo
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    The design of the hull will determine size and shape.
     
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  3. Tad
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    There are no rules......

    But as gonzo says different sail areas/configurations will work better or worse on different boats, and in different wind strengths/directions......

    For instance this rig and sail looks scary weak and probably pointless on this wide, high initial stability, snap rolling boat......a barrel of water up the mast would do more to calm her down.....

    TY-sail.gif
     
    Tad, Jan 17, 2011
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    Whereas this one appears uselessly small in all but the highest winds......no doubt it will help keep her nose into the wind but she'll have to come around quite a ways (wind angle) before it starts to work.......

    Manana with sail up 5.JPG
     
    Tad, Jan 17, 2011
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  6. Chuck Losness
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    Thanks for the info.
     
    Chuck Losness, Jan 17, 2011
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