Small Sail Designing Tips

Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by Lakefield Dan, Apr 26, 2005.

  1. Lakefield Dan
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    Lakefield Dan New Member

    I'm restoring an 11' Lakefield sailing/rowing dinghy and would like to make a new sail but need tips, advice on what to watch for, construction details etc. I have the old sail in nylon but want to use a white fabric instead. Any ideas, sources of info., books, etc.? Thanks, Dan
     
    Lakefield Dan, Apr 26, 2005
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  2. cyclops
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    cyclops Senior Member

    The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, N Y restores St. Lawrence River rowing skiffs with sails. They know all the cures . www.abm.org Piece of cake!
     
    cyclops, Apr 26, 2005
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