It is starting to sound like a code xx foresail is a better all around option for where we sail. the wiki page for the lake is:
Hello folks.
Lake Diefenbaker - Wikipedia
Maximum width 3.7 miles, average width is around 2 miles, and length up to 140 miles.
Questions presuming we go with the code xx:
1. Can the existing RF jib be used/not used when the code xx is flying?
2. What impact/changes are required for the standing rigging, esp the backstay?
3. Where/how is the new forestay attached to the mast?
4. Has anyone added a sprit extension to the bow of a P21/18/23 before?
5. Who would we approach to design/build/supply the code xx components?
6. What measurements should be provided to the designer?
Thanks !
Answers to your questions:
1. Usually you don’t use the jib at the same time as the code sail. Usually you furl it up and hoist the new sail in front of on a separate halyard and furler.
2. You don’t need to change the back stay at all.
3. You don’t need an additional forestay. You need to install a spinnaker halyard on the mast about 6-12 inches above the existing forestay. You also need a place to attach the furler drum at the bottom at least 8- 30 or more inches in front of the existing Genoa furler,
4. Yes. There are bow sprit kits you can buy.
5. A sailmaker who knows their stuff about codes and awho can help you put together the bow sprit, furler and spinnaker halyard and turning blocks. Or a sailmaker and a competent rigger. Not a one size fits all sail reseller. You need expert advice on the sail and the rigging.
6. Don’t bother to measure until you hire a sailmaker. They don’t need your measurements to give you a estimate of cost. Once you select the sail maker, they will give you detailed instructions to follow or come out to measure the boat for you.
Honestly, the next step is to talk to a sailmaker and rigger who can answer all your questions. They can quote you the price for the sail and furler and bowsprit kit and new halyard etc.
Off the top off my head, you’ll need at least the following kind of gear in addition to the sail itself. A furler will run you $450-$950. The bow sprit kit will cost you $500 - 800. Plus you’ll need $150-300 or more for 2-3 blocks, spinn sheets and spinnaker halyard.
...plus the sail. A sail with a high quality, anti torque luff line with good thimbles properly seized in will cost at least $800, again, that’s off the top of my head.
Off the top of my head, It’s going to cost you upwards of $2000 -$3000 by the time it’s all been said and done. If that’s too much for your budget, please don’t waste the sailmakers’ and riggers’ time. It takes hours to work up a price quote for a package like your talking about.
@AaronD and
@JRT - what was your total cost on your code zero projects? That will help
@Ach616 decide if it’s worth the time to research further.
Judy B
Retired sailmaker and hardware distributor who has given away a fortune in free consultations to tire kickers who pretended they were serious about buying.