Making sure I buy the right sail

[dhjawor7]

I just bought a 1982 Hunter 33 and it needs a new main. There have been no modifications done so it's should be a pretty standard measurement (I know that's almost a sinful thing to say). I've never had to order a sail but I've been googling a lot. Here are some measurements I've seen and I'm looking to see if anybody believes that these might be pretty standard or not....
Luff 34'2" Leech 36' Foot 10'9"
Luff 34'6" Leech 36' Foot 10'6"
Luff 35' Leech 37' Foot 10'6"
Luff 35'8" Leech 38'6" Foot 10'9"
Luff 33'5" Leech 35'2" Foot 10'25"

 

[Roland5048]

Do you have any sail makers in your area? I just had a new main built a couple of months ago. Sail maker came to the boat and took measurements. Might cost a little bit more than a mail order main but the responsibility for a correctly measured new sail was on them.

 

[dhjawor7]

I believe that there are at least a couple...I'm in the DFW area.

 

[pateco]

Found these on sale at Sail Warehouse

 

[dhjawor7]

I saw that site as well. I also saw some possibilities on L-36.com. I'm just not sure about the measurements.

 

[Parsons]

There is no "standard", particularly on a 30+ year old boat. To get something that will fit, you need to have accurate measurements of your particular boat's rig. Do this on a calm day, so you don't fight the wind. Get yourself a 50- or 100-foot tape, put the rig in sailing condition (boom in correct position, outhaul 1/2 engaged, etc.) and measure it pin-to-pin. When you send the tape up the halyard, tie the halyard to a light line so you can recover it if/when the tape snaps! You can do this on-line with Mack Sails, or others, or have a representative come to your boat. Unfortunately, unlike ordering jeans from Amazon, if you get a custom sail ordered and it's six inches too long, there are no returns.

 

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[Dave Groshong]

We would be pleased to offer a new Doyle sail, here is a link to our worksheet:

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/measure/demo.php?id=351

 

[SirMichael]

I'm with Roland, find a local sale loft and have them build it for you.

I'm in southeastern Minnesota, and I went up to Sailcrafters Loft in Minneapolis, and had them make my radial sail. I've been more than happy with it! Especially considering my reefing line knot let lose and I put a 4" rip in my new sail. Five days later it was fixed (along with a mod to the sail for easier reefing) and back on the boat.

There's a lot to be said for local service!

Mike