Mac 25 mainsail woes or ok
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Easier than I thought. Once I got the stitching out, I grabbed 4’ up the luff and pulled, the bolt rope moved over 3 inches. I’d say it was shrunk. I won’t know how much it will move until I hoist it. I’m thinking I should take a needle and thread when we go out. I’ll put a few stitches back in to prevent further movement.
I would imagine this weakens the sail and allows for a bit more time to replace it?
I would imagine this weakens the sail and allows for a bit more time to replace it?
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You'll want to have the tension on the bolt rope, not the sail cloth, when hoisted so don't sew it in too loose either. the rope protects the sail cloth.
I found a North Sail that has been stored for a long time. The seller says it’s in good shape. It is a bit smaller than the one we have now. Blown sail Luff is 23’8” and the foot is 9’7”. This new to us North Sail is only 20’8” the foot is 9’6”. It’s definitely a bit smaller but for us day sailing, I think it may still be better than the blown factory. For a short road trip and a cost equal to lunch, I’m going to try it.
A pre-reefed sail. No need for a reef on this sail.I found a North Sail that has been stored for a long time. The seller says it’s in good shape. It is a bit smaller than the one we have now. Blown sail Luff is 23’8” and the foot is 9’7”. This new to us North Sail is only 20’8” the foot is 9’6”. It’s definitely a bit smaller but for us day sailing, I think it may still be better than the blown factory. For a short road trip and a cost equal to lunch, I’m going to try it.
Funny you say that, it actually has reef cringles. Hoping for a Cunningham too but I can’t see it in the picture. I was going to comment on it but thought, it’s already going to be reefed. LOL.
We finally got to go sailing. It was awesome. Couldn’t even remember how to tie a good knot lol. In the end, I bet it was our best outing to date. We spent the day enjoying a solid 15 degree heel and speeds 4-6 knots. We sailed with the old sail with the bolt rope unstitched from the luff. We had a much nicer shaped main and no issues on the tiller, at all. It started blowing really good, anything over 15 degrees heel really got our attention. As we were approaching home the wind was getting stronger. I chose to maintain 15 degrees or less
We were going to put the new sail up as it would have been perfect for the wind conditions but we were spent. Excellent first outing. Hooked more than ever.
We were going to put the new sail up as it would have been perfect for the wind conditions but we were spent. Excellent first outing. Hooked more than ever.