The boat I just purchased came with a Hood mylar foresail. The previous owner had no idea what is was because he only owned the boat for 1 1/2 years and only sailed it three or four times. He never put up the a foresail. The boat (oday 23) also came with the original jib and main. I'm somewhat new to sailing, so I'm not sure about the Hood sail. It measures 26' at the leech, 26'-6" at the luff and 15'-6" at the foot and has snaps for hank-on. Sail specs on my boat are I=28', J=10', P=23'-6", E=9'-6". Any ideas on what the Hood sail is would be greatly appreciated. It's obviously an older sail, but it's in great shape. I guess I could just run it up and see how it does, but I'm curious about what you pros think. Mark
Hood foresail
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This sail sounds like about a 150 per cent genoa to me (the foot is about 50% longer than the "J" measurement. Not sure since I don't know what the LP is, but its going to be that vicinity. If so, this would be a great sail for light wind days (up to 10-12 kts or so). Run it up and have some fun with it!
LP - length perpendicular
LP is measured perpendicularly (90 degrees) from the luff to clew. Yup, its a 150%. If mylar and in good shape should perform like a banshee in winds under 15kts. and how far you are comfortable with heeling. ;-)
LP is measured perpendicularly (90 degrees) from the luff to clew. Yup, its a 150%. If mylar and in good shape should perform like a banshee in winds under 15kts. and how far you are comfortable with heeling. ;-)
LP - length perpendicular
Sorry but the LP defines the height of the clew. Been an avid DIY sailmaker for over 30 years. J is simply the distance from the tack to the base of the mast (projected) but parallel to a line from the mast - tack and parallel to the horizontal. LP 'refines' the precise vertical distance of the clew from the deck/"J"-line to the clew (by the magic of trigonometry). A 135% jib would be: LP = 135% = J + 15% J is a **BOAT** dimension, LP is a **SAIL** dimension. go to: http://www.secondwindsails.com/measurement.php for a diagram and further explanation as an example.
Sorry but the LP defines the height of the clew. Been an avid DIY sailmaker for over 30 years. J is simply the distance from the tack to the base of the mast (projected) but parallel to a line from the mast - tack and parallel to the horizontal. LP 'refines' the precise vertical distance of the clew from the deck/"J"-line to the clew (by the magic of trigonometry). A 135% jib would be: LP = 135% = J + 15% J is a **BOAT** dimension, LP is a **SAIL** dimension. go to: http://www.secondwindsails.com/measurement.php for a diagram and further explanation as an example.
LP and sail ID
Thanks for the help Rich. By the way, this is kind of an oxymoron question, but do you ever make any DIY sails for others?
Thanks for the help Rich. By the way, this is kind of an oxymoron question, but do you ever make any DIY sails for others?
I'll do a repair or a restoration........
Repairs. alterations, and restorations are usually quick and easy. The 'hand-work' on a new sail consumes at lot of time, sewing is the easy part. There are 'kit' sails that are fairly easily assembled (if you have the space) .... and very accurately cut nowadays that can save you ~50%, if you have a suitable sewing machine. I used to loft, cut, and design on the 'floor' with long battens and pins, etc.; but, nowadays its just plain easier to get someone to plot and computer cut the panels and then assemble/sew ..... or simply buy a kit. I probably was one of Sailrite's first customers (long before the days of computers) and just kept 'going'. There are several 'kit makers on the web. www.sailrite.com then follow links to kit sails. Their newer sewing machines are WONDERFUL - No 'commmercial' intended. ;-)
Repairs. alterations, and restorations are usually quick and easy. The 'hand-work' on a new sail consumes at lot of time, sewing is the easy part. There are 'kit' sails that are fairly easily assembled (if you have the space) .... and very accurately cut nowadays that can save you ~50%, if you have a suitable sewing machine. I used to loft, cut, and design on the 'floor' with long battens and pins, etc.; but, nowadays its just plain easier to get someone to plot and computer cut the panels and then assemble/sew ..... or simply buy a kit. I probably was one of Sailrite's first customers (long before the days of computers) and just kept 'going'. There are several 'kit makers on the web. www.sailrite.com then follow links to kit sails. Their newer sewing machines are WONDERFUL - No 'commmercial' intended. ;-)
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