Question on Sail weight?

[NorthPacific]

I need a new Main Sail.

I am off to the South Pacific for a few years at least. My 30 year old sale is maybe looking a little tired.
Is a 7 oz US Dacron Crosscut a good idea?

Money is an object so reasonable considerations please.

Steve

[GordMay]

See ➥ http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ght-80338.html

[wanderer1]

Just had a set made for my hunter.Used 8.3 oz. dacron for both my main and Genoa.Wanted all weather sails .Last trip south blew out 2 135`s before I got as far as New York,both 5oz dacron,finished the last 11.000 miles with an 80% foresail.Don`t know the size of your boat,but 7oz should be a good all round sail.

[wanderer1]

Didn`t look to close,now I know the size of your boat,same size as mine.7oz should suit you fine.Tell the sail maker what you are going to do and have him do a little x-tra where it should have it.

[NorthPacific]

Thanks Gord and Wanderer, Seems that like time, Sail tech has gone on a stroke. I will I told the Loft what my intentions are so in for a penny……..

Cheers

Steve

[Jim Cate]

If you are counting on yourdeeply reefed main as a storm sail, I'd want a bit heavier cloth than 7 Oz. If you do go with such light cloth, be sure that the patches are both large and heavy.

Not sure what your source for this sail is, but a serious discussion with a sailmaker would be a good investment of your time.

Cheers,

Jim

[NorthPacific]

Hi jim,

I have a storm jib and a smaller main from another boat that looks like new and feels like 7 lb cloth:-) But I will talk to the loft about your point.

Steve

[Kestrahl]

In my opinion 7oz would be a bit light for serious offshore cruising unless the boat is under 30ft. 8oz would be a better choice. Boats 40ft + 9oz. There is little disadvantage going heavier and little difference in cloth price. There is a lot of detail and thinking behind a well designed offshore cruising sail, its not just about the cloth weight.

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