I'm replacing the jib on my 1981 h37c cutter and wondered if anyone knows the standard I (foretriangle height) and forestay size (5/16? 1/4?) for the '81 models. Also, has anyone installed the ProFurl LC32 on this craft? Thanks!
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Ed Schenck
I = 46.5
Pretty sure that 46' 6" is the correct 'I' dimension Jack. I know that my luff is exactly 45' on the yankee. Cannot tell you about the forestay wire because I do not have one. My furler is a heavy grooved rod. But I thought that those with wire inside the furler were the same as the backstay which is 9/32".
Pretty sure that 46' 6" is the correct 'I' dimension Jack. I know that my luff is exactly 45' on the yankee. Cannot tell you about the forestay wire because I do not have one. My furler is a heavy grooved rod. But I thought that those with wire inside the furler were the same as the backstay which is 9/32".
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Jack Betts
thanks, Ed
Thanks, Ed. I took off the Yankee this week and measured the luff as something like 43' and a leach of 35' and foot of 16.5' -- a real surprise, given the I of 46 on my old Cruising Design Flexible Furler, which I'm replacing with the ProFurl. I don't know whether I can have the new Yankee made with a 45' luff, or whether I ought to stick with the shorter like the original. Vexing. Happy New Year, though!
Thanks, Ed. I took off the Yankee this week and measured the luff as something like 43' and a leach of 35' and foot of 16.5' -- a real surprise, given the I of 46 on my old Cruising Design Flexible Furler, which I'm replacing with the ProFurl. I don't know whether I can have the new Yankee made with a 45' luff, or whether I ought to stick with the shorter like the original. Vexing. Happy New Year, though!
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Ed Schenck
New yankee.
Just received my new yankee from Lee Sails. Only $1050. for oversized, 45'x17'3"x37'11", almost 30% more area. They talked me out of a foam luff but the price included the UV cover. Looks good to my untrained eye. Great folks to work with. I sent them my old yankee just to be sure they got it right.
Just received my new yankee from Lee Sails. Only $1050. for oversized, 45'x17'3"x37'11", almost 30% more area. They talked me out of a foam luff but the price included the UV cover. Looks good to my untrained eye. Great folks to work with. I sent them my old yankee just to be sure they got it right.
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Joe M
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Alan J
a guy from the north?
Joe: On a cutter rig (that is similar to a sloop), the mast is set farther aft in the hull. They then have room for two sails (jibs)forward of the mast. The regular jib is still called a jib, but the inner sail is usually refered to as a Staysail. Many sailors setup to have this "staysail" as a self tending jib with a boom. In other cases the owner prefers a higher cut jib that is refered to as a Yankee (it is cut to be about a quarter of the up the leech of the staysail). In other words, it is not as close to the deck as a standard jib or staysail.
Joe: On a cutter rig (that is similar to a sloop), the mast is set farther aft in the hull. They then have room for two sails (jibs)forward of the mast. The regular jib is still called a jib, but the inner sail is usually refered to as a Staysail. Many sailors setup to have this "staysail" as a self tending jib with a boom. In other cases the owner prefers a higher cut jib that is refered to as a Yankee (it is cut to be about a quarter of the up the leech of the staysail). In other words, it is not as close to the deck as a standard jib or staysail.
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Ed Schenck
For Joe M.
Steve is right, the yankee is a jib cut very high. You can see one on the link below. Select "37-cutter" in the left column, then the "broadside" picture. This cut allows for ease of tacking the jib around the mid-stay. Also improves forward visibility. Many cutter owners have outfitted with a standard jib and do not use the staysail. Then you almost need to remove the mid-stay. I prefer the cutter setup because the sails are smaller and easy to manage. I can furl the yankee in a blow with one hand. And the staysail is great for balancing the boat if you have a reefed mainsail, just haul in the jib.
Steve is right, the yankee is a jib cut very high. You can see one on the link below. Select "37-cutter" in the left column, then the "broadside" picture. This cut allows for ease of tacking the jib around the mid-stay. Also improves forward visibility. Many cutter owners have outfitted with a standard jib and do not use the staysail. Then you almost need to remove the mid-stay. I prefer the cutter setup because the sails are smaller and easy to manage. I can furl the yankee in a blow with one hand. And the staysail is great for balancing the boat if you have a reefed mainsail, just haul in the jib.
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John Reid
ProFurl LC32
Jack, I replaced my original CDI furler two years ago with a ProFurl LC32. It's been great. I have a 110% for a jib (larger than the original Yankee). Makes it possible to easily sail as a cutter or sloop. Especially with the larger jib, I've been happy to have a better furler. Cheers, John Reid Chese 'n Crackers
Jack, I replaced my original CDI furler two years ago with a ProFurl LC32. It's been great. I have a 110% for a jib (larger than the original Yankee). Makes it possible to easily sail as a cutter or sloop. Especially with the larger jib, I've been happy to have a better furler. Cheers, John Reid Chese 'n Crackers
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Joe Mullee
Joe M - PS:..................
you would consider Ed S. as an Ol'yankee based on his geographic location <g>.
you would consider Ed S. as an Ol'yankee based on his geographic location <g>.
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Jack Betts
Question for John Reid
John: On my CDI Flexible Furler, the luff on my old Yankee surprised me in being only 43 feet rather than the 45 I had expected -- what luff do you have with your ProFurl LC32?
John: On my CDI Flexible Furler, the luff on my old Yankee surprised me in being only 43 feet rather than the 45 I had expected -- what luff do you have with your ProFurl LC32?
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