Extending Asym Spinnaker

Sep 25, 2008
1,096
CS 30 Toronto
I have a Asym that is about 3 feet too short. Has anyone got a sailmaker to extend it by adding a panel? Is it cost effective consider the Asym is not cheap?
 

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
Put a pendant on the tack, lift it higher.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
What does 'about 3 feet' really mean? And too short based on what measurment?

Its quite likely you would never notice the difference. Using an adjustable tackline you will be able to get good shape from the sail.
 
Sep 25, 2008
1,096
CS 30 Toronto
The Tack is about 6 feet off the bowsprit when the tackline is tight. i.e. sailing at 70-80 deg app wind angle. It feels like I am loosing too much drive. If it can be 3 feet lower, it could get a bit more drive.
 
May 23, 2004
3,319
I'm in the market as were . Colonial Beach
I have a slightly undersized Asymmetrical. I control it at the halyard and the tack line to my liking. It is nice to have a smaller chute when the wind suddenly picks up on you when you are single handed.
 

Kermit

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Jul 31, 2010
5,657
AquaCat 12.5 17342 Wateree Lake, SC
Mine was built for my H23 and I now use it ony H260. It looks small but it's still cool. But then I didn't buy it for speed. I had it built for the challenge and it's a cool spinnaker.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
The Tack is about 6 feet off the bowsprit when the tackline is tight. i.e. sailing at 70-80 deg app wind angle. It feels like I am loosing too much drive. If it can be 3 feet lower, it could get a bit more drive.
OK that IS short.

I'd call that 6 feet to short.... When tight reaching the tack should be all the way down with a slight curl to the luff. Bearing offf and easing it lets the sail open and combined with an easing of the sheet let the sail rotate to windard.

PS - The CS30 is a great boat.
 
Sep 25, 2008
1,096
CS 30 Toronto
I was hoping to have the foot extended for about 3-4 feet (add one panel) without breaking the bank.
Not sure if that's doable by a sailmaker without destroying the sail shape.