Genoa Jib

warren_geoff · Dec 21, 2004

Hello Jim, compliments of the season to you and yours.
I'm a very/very new Vega owner and, unfortunately, my copy of the
Vega handbook was taken off the web and has less than perfect
clarity; in other words, I can't read the numbers, etc., for sail
recommendations and sizes.
That said, V2947 has fairly new 'Banks' sails with a 110 foresail and
Harken furler reefing. My skipper for the Seattle/Powell River,BC
delivery a month ago is very experienced and was amazed at how well
the 110 (by itself) drove the boat at times during some (to me)
fairly tenuous seas (8')/winds (35+kt). He knew about Harken furling
('the best', in his words) but was a bit less enthusiastic about the
size/brand of sails. His enthusiasm for Harken was confirmed, his
opinion of Banks sails,and the 110 configuration was positively
altered by the end of the trip. He could see no reason for anything
bigger than a 110 and the furling takes her, of course, as small as
you want to go.
If you're interested in the setup details on V2947, I can take some
exact measurements, determine/find out fabric weight/etc. after the
holidays. I'm off to Alberta tomorrow to spend Xmas with our kids
and new grandaughter after whom V2947 is named, 'Cailyn Rose'.
All the best,
Geoff Warren
V2947

In AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com, "araujo318" jim@a... wrote:

bbach1949 · Dec 21, 2004

The number one jib is 145 sq ft. Dimensions are: luff =27' 6 3/4" leach=
24' 1 3/8" foot=12' 1 3/4" Cloth is 6 or 6.5 oz

I know you're going with roller furling, but for those who are not, I found
that a Catalina 25 110 jib is almost the same dimension (a few inches longer
in the foot and leach so maybe 160 sq ft). Check out Cruising Sails Direct
(a North Sails internet outlet) that stocks these with hanks for less than
$500. This is less than 2/3 the price of the quotes that I received for a
custom Vega sail with the above dimensions. Quality is excellent. I probably
wouldn't go to sea with this as the only headsail, but for normal 20 to 30 knot
winds it is just fine. It sure beats my old Ratsey and Lapthorn jib.
Bill Bach V 1071

bbach1949 · Dec 21, 2004

The web site is _www.cruisingdirect.com_ (http://www.cruisingdirect.com) .
$480 for the 110 hank on jib for the Catalina 25.

wxt8981 · Dec 22, 2004

Happy Holidays to all of you! Lets hope that next year
(again) we all have at the least a hand of water under the
keel!

Hello Yim;

I have the original specs for the sails. I could scan the
specs (one sheet) and send it to your e-mail address. Let
me know if you want it.

WL- Vega 257

stevebirch2002 · Dec 23, 2004

Hi Jan

I would love an Autocad Drawing of the Vega. Please send direct to my email address at:

steve@...

Many thanks
Steve Birch Vega "Southern Comfort" V1703

bv0820 · Dec 23, 2004

Wilhelm, Happy Christmas from Stuart...if you wouldn't mind sending along the sail plain specs via e-mail would be much appreciated. I should be in your area within the next 45 days will advise.

Best regards

Bob Vogel
Laughing Gull

WL wxt8981@... wrote:
Happy Holidays to all of you! Lets hope that next year
(again) we all have at the least a hand of water under the
keel!

Hello Yim;

I have the original specs for the sails. I could scan the
specs (one sheet) and send it to your e-mail address. Let
me know if you want it.

WL- Vega 257

garryms82 · Dec 23, 2004

I have posted some (not very much) info at:

Shaw Communications

members.shaw.ca

I hope to give a web site dedicated to Albin Boats some attention after the
New Year. I would appreciate any pics or other contributions.regards, and best of the season to all.|Garry|
Vancouver, Cda

Albin 82 MS #17
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