That's a lot to cut down. It can be done, but don't expect the result to be perfect. Generally, a 10% reduction is about the most you want to cut.
Sounds like it might work, Steve. Make sure the slit in the sail for the strop is well reinforced, just in case it takes an unexpected load on...
You're right Paul. I didn't sail the SORC in '85, I was messing around with the Kiwi-35 prototype at the time. I did take the boat out during the...
In-mast furlers are far better than the old behind the mast furlers... but that is damning by faint praise. If you are doing a furler, a boom...
Interesting. The boat appears to be well-cared for. Looks like they're using an oversized chute now (spin pole extending past the bow, halyard a...
CT, interesting that you brought up Regardless... she would have won the Worlds but for sailing into a hole a few miles from the finish in the...
Gary, it's not a skill issue. Both the DB2 and N/M OT (30.5) had excellent race records. It's simply a matter of stability when sailing the boats...
Yes, that's why the tack angle was critical. If too close to 90 degrees, the sail would bunch up at the front. If the angle was too close to 85...
Paul, I think you're probably right. One of the problems with the IOR rule was the rating benefit of a high CG, even on the keel boats. I did...
I've sailed Corsairs a bit, and made a few mains for them. That system works fine. Only problem I can see with using it on a Lindenburg 26 is not...
I made a bunch of sails for the sailtainer system a number of years ago while working at another loft. They worked well. IIRC, the tack angle was...
Most of the time it's the opposite problem... customer reads about some wacked idea on the internet and wants us to build it. About half the time...
True, only about 99% :rolleyes: .
Look again. Its definitely a project. http://picasaweb.google.com/1before2...08?feat=email# However, the hull is probably sound, there are...
If you're referring to external metal tracks, I answered that above. We don't recommend full length battens be used with external metal track and...
Anyone in Florida with a wooden mast has a lot more to worry about than battens. Varnishing 3 or 4 times a year due to intense UV, and checking...
Not sure what planet some people are living on I am a sail maker and designer at Banks Sails Tampa. About 90% of the cruising mainsails we make...
Use a second anchor set almost abeam and tightened slightly so the main anchor is about 10 or 15 degrees from windward. If on a permanent mooring,...
That's probably a nice sailing boat. Ted Hood is a capable designer, even back then. That said, the market in Florida for a boat like that is...
Procyon Hi all, Yes Procyon languished here in the Tampa Bay area for a while. I don't know what happened to her. I can confirm that OH...
