A sailboat needs sails

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ybrad

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Mar 3, 2009
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Hunter 37-cutter Rockledge, Florida
OK, here we go.

Our H37C project was purchased sans sails.

I've acquired a main from another H37C that is in very good condition (found it on this site, thank you). In the process of reconfiguring with the correct size slides to match the mast track.

The boom on the boat is non-OEM I'm told. Many folks are suggesting that I rig it as loose-footed. Alternatively, using the bolt rope (~3/8' total diameter) for attachment would likely work. The 'slot' in the boom is about 1/4" wide; seems like this would provide ample 'grip'. Any thoughts ?

After consideration (available $ and intended use), the idea of initially configuring as a conventional sloop (no inner fore sail) is going to win out. I know others have sailed this config, so I'd appreciate some input on this. We will be shopping for a used hank-on since there is no roller reefing.
Obviously not an ideal way to rig a boat, but we're more budget limited than performance driven.
A yankee (high cut) seems appealing, but all things considered, any reason not too target this?

Looking forward to hearing from the experts!

Thanks,

Brad
 
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Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
No expert but I like my cutter rig. Is there presently a mid-stay on the boat? If yes and someday you might want a staysail then you should opt for a yankee rather than a genoa. With the mid-stay in place the genoa will be very difficult to tack. If you do not plan to sail it as a cutter then remove the mid-stay and hoist a big jib.

The advantage of the loose-footed mainsail is shape. It is much easier to move the draft with the outhaul with the foot not stuck in a slot on the boom. But if you already have the sail and it came with a bolt rope in the foot then you almost have to fit it to the boom. Sail slug size is very important. My main goes up in less than a minute hand over hand and drops in half that, like a rock. Slugs that are too small will bind. They might also pull out of the track under pressure.
 
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sandpiper10471

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May 31, 2007
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Hunter 37 cutter Blind River
There should be no problem feeding the mainsail foot boltrope down the boom track and it should be most serviceable. The problem with finding a used headsail for the 37C is the huge J measurement. As a sloop rig, I think I would go with a blade - ie. a sail that comes back to the mast and sheets close to the deck. Much more overlap will be a very large sail, not much more efficient and even more difficult to use or find used.
 
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Blaise

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 37-cutter Bradenton
Hi,
My name is Blaise Pierson and I have been sailing my h37c as a sloop for 31 years.
 
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ybrad

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Mar 3, 2009
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Hunter 37-cutter Rockledge, Florida
Good news-
found a headsail :)

It's in good shape (material and stitching). Made by Hood and roughly 40' luff and 19' foot. Ran it up the mast and it looks like it will work just fine, especially since I wanted a higher cut sail without a lot of overlap. It needs 13 snaps to attach to the fore stay and it will be good to go.

Still waiting for slides for the main, but edging closer to getting my causway-cruiser underway and making way!
 
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