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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.