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by surfsail
December 14th, 2012, 12:13 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: mainsail solution
Replies: 10
Views: 21174

Re: mainsail solution

Definitely would be simpler to leave as much in place as possible and only 'add' by adding a clew block and reinforcing the clew area locally.

I also plan on reinforcing the lower batten's outer end ~ 4 feet to help the 'cantilever' effect..

Way easier experiment to reverse than cutting the sail ...
by surfsail
December 10th, 2012, 10:09 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: mainsail solution
Replies: 10
Views: 21174

Re: mainsail solution

Matt.

I saw a main for a SC19 listed on our local craigslist & am tempted to buy it & modify it for my SC17 - if only for giggles & grins. :D .
It's fun by myself on a trap in relatively light winds but I'm guessing that it would be even more of a blast with an oversized main..

Any weather helm or ...