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Title: Masts and sails
Post by: Flew on 14 Jun 2011, 08:33
I'm looking at good second hand sails to replace my old knackered ones. Will sails cut for say a superspars carbon mast work ok with an angel carbon mast? Any feedback appreciated.
Cheers
 
Chris 3344
Title: Re: Masts and sails
Post by: Antony (Guest) on 14 Jun 2011, 08:56
... better than sails cut for a metal mast, is the answer. 
Your mast is bendier than a superspar, but you should be able to make them work ok.  If in doubt call the sailmaker of the suit you are looking at, assuming they are from P&B or Alverbanks (Kevan Bloor in the NTOA book) you should be able to get a professional view and possibly a quote to alter the luff curve if they think it is necessary.
 
Antony
Title: Re: Masts and sails
Post by: Flew on 15 Jun 2011, 02:53
Thanks. I guess that for a stiffer mast the sails  may be cut a bit flatter than for a softer one? As my crew is only 5 stone, a flatter sail may be better anyway.
 
Chris