Sail modifications

[fred1diver]

Hello, I have been asked to convert a furler sail to a hank on, anyone here done that?

I will probably remove the luff tape and reinforce the areas where I will attach the hanks, just not sure on how much reinforcements to add

 

[sail sfbay]

Great question!!

Good thread on conversion: Converting head sails to hank on? - Cruisers & Sailing Forums (cruisersforum.com). Also suggest looking another hank on head sail in your marina and see how the hanks are reinforced.

 

[rgranger]

I can't help but wonder if it would be more cost effective to simply trade your sail for one that is already hanked on. Maybe call Bacon Sails or one of the other used sail lofts and ask them that question. They may find the roller version of a similar sail has value they want and they may have a sail you want... Everyone wins.

 

[kappykaplan]

Maybe call Bacon Sails or one of the other used sail lofts and ask them that question.

 

[fred1diver]

I can't help but wonder if it would be more cost effective to simply trade your sail for one that is already hanked on. Maybe call Bacon Sails or one of the other used sail lofts and ask them that question. They may find the roller version of a similar sail has value they want and they may have a sail you want... Everyone wins.

I already mentioned that to my client, even found a great sail for him, but he wants to keep his sail

 

[Siamese]

Does this client have an aversion to sail makers?

 

[fred1diver]

Not really, he just wants me to do it because he knows my work

 

[JoeWhite]

I am not a sail maker. Why modify the sail, other than install cringles.

 

[sail sfbay]

The OP only wants to re-inforce the jib sail luff where the hanks are installed.

 

[fred1diver]

Yes I need to reinforce and add hanks to a furler sail

 

[jssailem]

Fred
It may be less costly to just buy a hank on sail then convert a sail from furling tape to hank on cord and hanks.

When the sail was constructed for furling, it's design anticipates spreading of the loads over the length of the sail cloth. A light bead in the furler tape, is designed to fit the furler extrusion. The tape is laid over the luff of the sail and sewen on to the sail's leading edge. The load is spread the length of the luff.

With a hank on sail the loads are at the points of connection. A wire or stiffened line is attached to the sail luff. Then the hanks are added using the luff line/wire to spread the load between the hanks. The hank points are then strengthened depending on the design and intended use of the sail.

If costs are the issue, looking for an old sail with hanks might be a quicker and less costly solution.

 

[fred1diver]

I told hom it would be cheaper to get a used sail than to modify his, I will have to explain all that to him and return his sail