How to improve the design of sails?

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by jb, Oct 8, 2003.

  1. jb

    jb Guest

    Hi

    In order to improve the design of the sail of a small catamaran that I plan to build I 'm looking for informations which could allow me to realise a good job.

    Thank you for your advice.

    Jean-Baptiste

    Delaunayjb@yahoo.fr
     
    jb, Oct 8, 2003
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  2. Wayne Grabow
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    Wayne Grabow Senior Member

    I am no expert, but I can give you the name of some books that I have found helpful in understanding sail design.

    SAILING THEORY AND PRACTICE by C.A. Marchaj

    SMALL BOAT SAILS by Jeremy Howard-Williams

    A SAILOR'S GUIDE TO SAILS by Sven Donaldson

    MODERN SAILMAKING by Percy W. Blandford

    Good luck!
     
    Wayne Grabow, Oct 10, 2003
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