I need a second hand set of sails for my NSM4 luff 5710 aprox foot 2400mm aprox, want to spend £200 - £300 willing to travel within reason.
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Posted: 27/12/2005 21:27:07 By: Russell Hopkins |
In fact folks i need some advice looking at some info on the forum my main foot seems a little small ! Jib wise should i be looking at 2.8M2 etc. HELP
Posted: 27/12/2005 21:49:31 By: Russell Hopkins |
You still have the period boom length that was in fashion when your boat was new. The fashion for jib : main ratio changed with the move to a deck stepped rig, people wanting a longer boom for offwind power and they achieved this legally by moving to a smaller jib.
The "general" rule, though there will be variations, is 2503 foot (deck step) goes with a 2.8 sqm jib. A 2400ish foot (one of the more common hog step) would go with around a 3.1sqm jib.
Thats the simplified version anyway - when you start playing with luff lengths you get through a few can openers! Fortunatley the luff length, having been through numerous variations, has now been stable for a long time. I don't think it's changed since the low tanks came in actually. (The latest sails i've seen with a differant luff length were off Bananas, 3211 which must be one of the last high tank boats built)
Posted: 27/12/2005 21:57:06 By: Chris M |
might have a suitable mainsail - as good as new, only used half a season. Lent it to a friend who has since sold his boat. I'll find out if he's still got it in his loft - matches a jib size of 3.1 sqm
Posted: 27/12/2005 23:09:37 By: Miles |
miles that sounds just what i'm after, let me know as i need sails asap now
Posted: 28/12/2005 08:34:22 By: Russell Hopkins |
Miles any news on the main sail ? also out of interest how booked are you for dinghy week ? and how far are you from town centre ??
Posted: 30/12/2005 21:23:19 By: Russ |
Hi Russell
Friend appears to be abroad at moment.
Have availability for dinghy week. Tis best to book at least 6 weeks in advance though.
Phone if you want to book or get more details. 01758 740676
Posted: 30/12/2005 22:34:19 By: Miles |
and... town centre 2 mile £3 taxi fare or pleasant stroll.
Posted: 30/12/2005 22:36:20 By: Miles |
