I'm talking with different sail-lofts for a new mainsail. One sail-maker wants to place the sail slides about 36" apart so the sail does not "bunch-up" on the boom and flake better.
Sail-rite recommends that slide be placed 24" to 26". The existing sail now has slides at 26".
Would slides at 36" be adequate in heavy air???
Does anybody else have a sail-slide spaced greater than 26" apart ??
Anyone with thoughts regarding the slide placement that they wish to share???
I am getting conflicted ideas from different lofts.....
Sail-rite recommends that slide be placed 24" to 26". The existing sail now has slides at 26".
Would slides at 36" be adequate in heavy air???
Does anybody else have a sail-slide spaced greater than 26" apart ??
Anyone with thoughts regarding the slide placement that they wish to share???
I am getting conflicted ideas from different lofts.....
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