Storm Trysail

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j.hunter9999

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Oct 30, 2019
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I've been having so much fun sailing this season, I've scarcely had an opportunity to post anything. Now two questions in a single day. Something must be off.

I'd like to try my hand at fabricating a storm trysail. Does anyone know where I can get a pattern, or some measurements, and the best way to rig a trysail on our little Vegas?

Pura Vida!

Jack
Bella - V2620
 
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pjacobs55

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Oct 30, 2019
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Jack,
I have a great little book by Ian Nicolson called "A Sail for All Seasons".

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www.sheridanhouse.com www.sheridanhouse.com

It covers trisail design and also how to calculate the right size for your boat. The book is full of other neat sail-related ideas and help.

Peter
#1331 "Sin Tacha'
 
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rogerefairest

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Jul 6, 2007
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When I looked at the idea of the trysail the thing that stopped where financial resources, to put another track on the mast.

Otherwise you can imagine unloading your normal sail on a rough sea, then loading the trysail.

Regards
 
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j.hunter9999

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Oct 30, 2019
574
Peter,

Great advice as usual. I did some looking and the book should do the trick. I have an old (really old, as in original) mainsail that I think I can re-cut. If it seems to do the trick, I'll try sewing a new one.

Thanks again. Great lead!

Jack
 
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