James (and others)
The middle length of a symmetrical spin, and the luff of an a-sail, are nominally 95% of the length of the headstay of a boat. For our 38-2s with a 52’1” headstay, that would be about 49’6”. Longer gets a penalty under PHRF. If you’re a cruiser, it just makes the sail a bit harder to handle and trim. The luff of a regular headsail can vary depending on how the sail is used. If it is going into a luff tape (not a roller furler) it can be only a few inches shorter than the headstay length (so about 52’ for our boats). If the sail is going onto a roller, you must shorten the luff to allow for the furling drum at the bottom and the roller bearing at the top. For my installation that translates to something between 2’6” and 3’ – so the luff of my newest headsail was about 49’. If my old and unreliable memory serves, Pete has a 37 (the early 80’s version) or a 38LF. I’d guess the a sails are oversize sails for cruising. Pete: If you’re seeing this, I might like to buy your crosscut Dacron jib to use as a #3 backup sail for my 38. Is it set up for roller furling, or perhaps for roller reefing with a foam or rope luff? Rick Brass Washington, NC From: james taylor [mailto:jtsai...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 5:40 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: boat stuff for sale I'm very interested in one of Asym spin, but the measurements of them don't seem to match the Genoas. I'm with Edd, what are the J, I and ISP measurements of your boat? James Taylor Delaney C&C 38 Mk2 Oriental NC On Oct 12, 2020, at 11:17 AM, <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net <mailto:pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> > <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net <mailto:pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> > wrote: Please be sure to trim your messages when replying to an email. All – 2nd try at this listing. I’m not sure what happened the first time, but it here goes again…. ************************************************************************** I have a few items for sale if anyone is interested; Cross cut dacron jib =48’10”x45’4”x16’ Good+ condition, #6 luff tape, $250 L/M #1 Dacron = 48’6” x48’x24’6” Good condition, #6 luff tape, $200 White asym spin = 55’6”x 47’6”x31’ Fair condition, $150 Green asym spin = 55’2”x 47’3”x 31’ Fair condition $150 White asym spin =55’6”x47’8”x31’ Fair condition $150 2x Barient 28 Non ST = $100 ea. All prices +shipping from Minneapolis. Thanks, October is time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
