Re: [Cal_Boats] used sails - Randy

Randy, I think some others have answered parts of this. A .75 and a 1.5 can have the same cut. The 1.5 for your size boat is more likely cut flatter with less shoulder as you point out. Unless you have typically heavy conditions, I’d go with the .75 for your size boat. The weight is no guarantee of the cut, I’ve been looking for some dimension layouts to see how far up different designs carry the max girth (typically 1.8J), but I have not found anything with that level of detail (anybody seen that?). The high shoulders of a downwind chute move the drive higher, and make rolling more of a problem. Tweakers/twingers can help this a lot. In the early days of the CAL 25, I remember a few boats that had 2+ oz very flat cut small spinnakers that we called “chicken chutes”. These were for reaching higher on what we called “government marks courses” before the days of W-L. I have had good luck on closer reaches with a “standard” ,75 downwind chute by stretching the leading edge with a lower pole. Have to be careful to fight down the round-up characteristic very quickly. Rounding up is easy in a bit of a blow. Have not had destruction problems, but I would assume I am shortening the sail lifetime doing this sort of thing. Take Care Charlie Annapolis From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Saylorran Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:11 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [External] Re: [Cal_Boats] used sails -Charlie Charlie. I have a question about spinnakers. Is a 1.5 oz the same diminsions as a .75 oz? Flatter cut less shoulders? respectfully, Randy Cal 2-29 Out Patient "Husar, Charlie [USA] (ASE)" <hu… [at] bah.com> wrote: Site looks very good, Allen. Congrats. One piece of trivia. It is Bacon Sails, rather than Becon. They are only three miles from my house, so I could be of assistance to our listees and listettes if needed. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Allen Edwards Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:17 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [External] Re: [Cal_Boats] used sails I will look into adding https://www.schurrsails.com<https://www.schurrsails.com/> but right now their web site is down. Allen On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 7:00 AM, r good <my… [at] hotmail.com<mailto:my… [at] hotmail.com>> wrote: > > > > > Excellent Resource. It took me a while to figure out boat type meant boat manufacturer or brand. I was pleased with Schurr Sails in Pensacola when I purchased a used sail from them and had them make some repairs. > Reggie > ________________________________ > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com<mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > From: al… [at] gmail.com<mailto:al… [at] gmail.com> > Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:43:50 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Navpod & pedestal guard > > > You guys know about my boat specific sail listing that searches several of the leading used sail outfits? Here is a listing for headsails for 85% to 155% for a Cal-29. You can narrow the range of you want. > > http://l-36.com/sails.php?boat=Cal+29&i=37&j=12.33&fs=39%28est%29&p=31.67&e=12.25&isp=37&jsp=12.33&py=&ey=&sail=jib&lp0=85&lp1=155 > > As always, I make nothing from this in terms of commissions, kickbacks, or fees. Just a service for my fellow boaters. > > Allen > > > On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 11:31 AM, Walter March <ma… [at] yahoo.com<mailto:ma… [at] yahoo.com>> wrote: > > > > > Hello Wilkie, I'm Walter, and I got your mainsail on my 2-29 in Miami. I'm interested in hank-on headsails. > Please let me know.... > My email ma… [at] yahoo.com<mailto:ma… [at] yahoo.com> > > Thank you > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: David Owen <dw… [at] me.com<mailto:dw… [at] me.com>>; > To: <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com<mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com>>; > Subject: [Cal_Boats] Navpod pedestal guard > Sent: Mon, Jul 15, 2013 2:22:46 PM > > > > Sorry for a once only spam, but I have a like new pedestal guard on 12" centers along with a Navpod pre-cut for 3 St-60 instruments on eBay. > > If any of you contemplate adding this to your Cal, here's a chance to save big bucks. I also am cleaning out he garage of sails I don't use anymore. They all fit a Cal 29. > > Thanks > > Wilkie > > Sent from my iPad > > > >