Today I hauled up the recently completed sprit sail using scrap wood for the sprit and for the boom. Despite the fact that I just cut out a sprit sail shape from an existing jib sail, the set of this sail is not so bad.
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| trying on the sprit sail for size & shape. |
I didn't get the angle correct at the tack, so I think I will be re-cutting the foot of the sail. As it works out I will need a sprit that is about 12'6" long! Yikes!
the truth is I wish I could just lengthen the mast about a foot and a half and fly the sail as cut. I'll think about it........
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| Sprit sail & temporary spars. |
I am thinking that I will build a boom for the sail but not sure that I will use it. I also cut out some clothe to the shape of a jib. It will end up being a bit more than 100% of the fore triangle, probably about a 110%. It think that it might make for a good single sail down wind.
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| Need to re-cut the foot of the sail. A high clue will be nice for visibility underneath. |
Pretty boat, how much she weigh stripped down?
ReplyDeleteI'd guess 75-100 pounds. Maybe not that much.
DeleteAnd, how does she sail with two large people onboard?
ReplyDeleteShe sails just fine with tow people and a dog.
DeleteExcellent! How difficult is she to flip over and car-top for people of average strength? Also, can you describe and post pictures of any modifications you did related to sailing? Were those options part of the plan or your own. Thanks!
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