3-oz Dacron Genoa—#6 Luff Tape?

[Kings Gambit]

Hi,
What true and/or apparent wind speed would be “OK” in which to a fly a 3-oz 140% Genoa on a heavy boat like mine. I have a series of “conditions” that constrain the most practical choices for a light air genny. But still, perhaps, it’s not a good idea at all.
KG

 

[sail sfbay]

What material is your 3 ounce 140% genoa? Have you flown the sail and in what wind conditions and point of sail?

 

[jssailem]

KG. Perhaps @DrJudyB will suggest conditions for your sail.

My understanding is that it is not just the sail material but the sail system that as a whole contributes to the acceptable conditions or range to fly a sail. The thread, the design standards the weight and quality of the material, how the sail is assembled and it's age all contribute to the limits of the sail. To get that type of information, I would look to the loft that built the sail.

 

[Jackdaw]

King,

Assuming you are talking a traditional constructed dacron sail, I couldn't see anything more than a light air reaching jibtop made from that material. Even then, the AWS would probably need to be below 5 knots.

 

[Kings Gambit]

King,

Assuming you are talking a traditional constructed dacron sail, I couldn't see anything more than a light air reaching jibtop made from that material. Even then, the AWS would probably need to be below 5 knots.

Used sail apparently off of a Tartan 10. Yes cross-cut Dacron, at least to my inspection. Spec sheet says 3 oz, but might be heavier. For beer-can racing in generally light TWS, 10 kt or less. I think I’ll run it over to our local loft tomorrow to get a bead on it.