Every Boat is Different
In this months issue of Southwinds there is an excellent article on replacing sails. In it the author suggests that every boat (even the same make/model) has slight differences in sail requirements. The author recommended that the boat be measured for sails, after setting the mast rake for the desired degree of weather helm. There are a lot of other factors mentioned in the article. If anyone is considering new/replacement sails I suggest they get a hold of it. Southwinds is a free magazine found in boat stores and marines in the southeast. If you need it I can look up the publisher and post it here. I think they have a subscription for about $15 per year. I pick it up just to get the latest on Bubba (those who have read it will understand), but it contains very good articles written by actual cruisers, and those in the industry. Scott 83-H34 Island Hops IslandHops@DuraLan.com ps - for fellow 31/34 owners... I have nearly completed replacing the fixed ports and will have an article w/photos to post on the site in a few weeks.
