Forum - Sails and Sailing - new mainsail
| Topic | Replies | Latest Post |
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| new mainsail | 4 | Mon 27 Jan 2014 11:50:06 |
 liam Sun 19 Jan 2014 13:16:41 | Hi all, I think my mainsail may not the original sail and in either case, i need a new one i think. Does anyone have the original sizing for the manta main sail please? | |
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 Mekicevica Mon 20 Jan 2014 09:21:28 | My (old) mainsail was made by Jeckells and they have the measurements on record. That assumed you have the original rig. In any case, a local sailmaker should offer to come and take the measurements at no extra charge. Luis | |
| jb Tue 21 Jan 2014 11:16:02 | Hi, the dimensions of my mainsail are: Luff: 519 cm Foot: 182 cm Leach: 547 cm - this was measured in a straight line, corner to corner, not along the curve. The sail is numbered and logoed, I'm assuming it's authentic. I can't recall the maker (didn't jot it down in my little book of facts), but as Mekicevica said, your best bet is to find a sailmaker with a plan of the proper dimentions. If you haven't one locally and your not 100% sure of your rig, the sailmaker will let you know what measurements they need. It would be interesting to hear how you get on! John | |
| StuartH Tue 21 Jan 2014 13:39:05 | Hi I got a new one only a year ago also from Jecklls in Wroxham, so they have up to date info. | |
| liam Mon 27 Jan 2014 11:50:06 | Lovely. Thanks for your help everyone. I will get on and let you know how much success I have. I also need to try and figure out my reefing system for the jib/genoa; removed the sail last season to find a permanent twist in the wire... | |
