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Choosing the specification range is the first and most important decision you make. Our sails are available in three spec ranges: Day Sailing, Coastal Cruising, and Offshore/Race. Every one is designed to maximize the performance and life span of your sail based on the kind of sailing you do, and the size of your boat. To help you know which spec range is right for you. The chart below clearly outlines ranges, and specs.

RANGE:

 

RECREATIONAL

COASTAL CRUISING

OFFSHORE/RACING

Category

Clubs, boat builders, lake sailing, economy day sailors

Recreational cruising, club racing, day sailors looking for durability

Blue water cruising, world cruising, performance racing

Restrictions

Boats less than 28’ no laminates

Boats less than 37' no laminates

None

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headboards

PNP 23 (100mm)

PNP 58-59 (105mm-120mm)

PNP 111 or alloy (150 mm+)

Patches (% of luff)

Triangular tack –5% Head/clew – 7%

Thickness – (light)

Triangular tack – 7% Head/clew – 10% Thickness – (heavy)

Radial tack – 8%

Head/clew – 12%

Thickness (extra heavy)

Seams

One row 3-step

Under 30’ 2 rows zig zag Over 30’ 3 rows zig zag

Minimum 3 rows zig zag

Head/Tack Clew

Grommets or pressed rings

Pressed rings with webbing reinforcement

Stainless steel rings with Leather-over-webbing offshore finish

Tapes

80mm single row stitching

100 mm – 125 mm double row stitching

Extra large or double with 2-3 rows stitching

Batten Pockets

Standard slip pockets with Velcro tab (single layer)

Double layer slip pockets

Heavy duty top entry pockets with Velcro lock

Sail Cloth (from USA)

Cruising Dacron

Performance Dacron

Selected premier Dacron

Options Included

Leech line, clam cleat, tell tales, sail bag

Leech line, clam cleat, tell tales, flostripe, large sailbag

Heavy leech line, clam cleat with eyelets above, tell tales, flostripe, x-large sailbag, hand-sewn leather reinforcement on all wear points

Cloth Weight

Sailcloth weight has a significant effect on the longevity of your sails. Most cloths are available in a variety of weights, and to help you decide which weight is correct for your sailboat, review the chart of recommended weights.

Length

Weight

Length

Weight

0-11’

3 oz.

32-36’

8 oz.

11-15’

4 oz

42-48’

9 oz.

16-20’

5 oz.

49-62’

10 oz.

21-26’

6 oz.

63-70’

12 oz.

27-31’

7 oz.

71’+

14 oz.

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