Genoa conversion

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tcrespo

tcrespo

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Mar 29, 2007
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Hunter 27_75-84 Charlotte, NC
I've searched around the archives on this, but just figured I'd post and get a fresh answer. Can you convert an existing hanked-on sail to be a furled type? I've got a sail that was probably original to my boat and is in near new condition. The prior owner quickly converted over to a furler and probably just tucked this sail away. The furled sail is nearing the end of its life, and rather than spending a $1000 on a new sail, I'm wondering if I can have this one converted? Thanks in advance for any advice/suggestions/recommendations! Tom
 
DannyS

DannyS

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May 27, 2004
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Beneteau 393 Bayfield, Wi
it should be easy to do

I would think your local sail loft could do it and has done this before. I would take both the old sail and the sail you want converted in and have them take a look so they can get the correct size luff tape.
 
Warren Milberg

Warren Milberg

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Dec 1, 1999
2,391
Hunter 28.5 Chesapeake Bay
The short answer is yes

You can convert a hank on sail to a furler. But the sail may have to be cut at the luff as a furler sail is typically somewhat shorter than the hank-on depending on the height of the furler drum off the deck. If your original sail did not reach the full length of your forestay, it may not need to be re-cut to fit. Finally, the hanks on your sail will need to be removed and replaced with the correct size luff tape to fit the groove in the furler extrusion. Most, but not all, modern furlers seem to use #6 luff tape. You may want to take your old furler sail, and your new sail, to a qualified loft and discuss all this with a sailmaker. If the sail must be recut, this will not be an inexpensive job, but if the sail is as good as you state, it will probably be worth it and much less costly than buying a new headsail.
 
RichH

RichH

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Feb 14, 2005
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Tayana 37 cutter; I20/M20 SCOWS Worton Creek, MD
An even shorter answer .....

www.sailrite.com/FAQ?search=conversion www.sailrite.com/s.nl/sc.20/.f?search=100422
 
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bffatcat

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Jun 8, 2004
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Pearson 26W Marblehead
sail conversion

Should cost no more than $200 at your local sailmaker. Provided the hoist is about 6" short of the top. If the sail has to be shortened Its gonna cost more probably still worth it though.
 
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s sauer

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Jun 4, 2004
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Hunter 28.5 Tolchester, MD
Usefull Life?

A decent sailmaker will evaluate the sail you bring in and tell you whether it is worthwhile to convert it. You could also go on line to Bacon Sails and check out what's available used in your luff & foot length.
 
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