[C320-list] Foresail

[Denny Browne]

Many would suggest the best source of guidance is a local sailmaker, who understands your local sailing conditions. With the new furling headsails, you can often choose a foam or rope insert just aft of the luff to make the entry of the partially fueled sail smother. Keeps it from looking so much like wadded up laundry and more like an airfoil. Don’t think I’ve heard of a batten for this purpose, and a vertical batten seems like folding the sail for storage or transport might be more difficult. That said, rolling the sail is less damaging than folding, so it might be a great idea. You may also want to consider Precision Sails. I got a pretty reasonable quote from them, but the admiral here has yet to acquiesce on this point. She thinks I’ll quit asking...

Denny Browne
A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach, CA
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> On Jan 13, 2018, at 6:24 AM, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
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> Great news. That admiral has approved the acquisition of a new Genoa. I currently had a 150. It is the original sail so I assume it is 100 percent Dacron.
> 
> I would like to stay with the 150. 
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> I have read you can get a batten built into the sail for better furling when you reduce sail in higher wind conditions. Is this true?
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> I also thought about a radius cut on the foot for better visibility. Does this impact furling or tightening in the sail in high winds?
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> Is the length of the foresail standard or does the sail have to be measured when the mast is up?
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> Comments on the size (150) as well.
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> Happy new year everyone and thanks in advance for your comments. 
> 
> Ted Harrison
> 1997 hull 424 
> Whitby Ontario