34 Jib measurments
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If this is your model (and mast height), it shows estimate forestay length of 45'. So consider jib sails with luffs length around 42'-44' depending on furling. You use the J measurement to size the sail. LP is the length from the clue to the luff at right angles. For example with J=LP , that would be a small 100% sail. Most cruisers with only a single sail on a furlers might choose a sail in the 120-140% region. Largest for racing would be about 155%. Roach does not come into play on most jibs - just mains.
If this is your model (and mast height), it shows estimate forestay length of 45'. So consider jib sails with luffs length around 42'-44' depending on furling. You use the J measurement to size the sail. LP is the length from the clue to the luff at right angles. For example with J=LP , that would be a small 100% sail. Most cruisers with only a single sail on a furlers might choose a sail in the 120-140% region. Largest for racing would be about 155%. Roach does not come into play on most jibs - just mains.
Do you have roller furling? This will shorten the luff length. The Sailrite web site will have the measurements, you can go to the section where you quote a sail kit and see what they have for standard measurements. I find a 130% is the best all around sail for the 35. I use a 110% early and late in the season when the winds are usually higher. I also have a asymmetrical cruising chute for really light air.