02-07-2009, 00:25
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| Registered User  Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia
Boat: Steel Pinky Schooner 43'
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 | 10oz Dacron Gaff Sails Thread Weight?
Does anyone know about thread weight and the maximum used for strong cruising sails? We are ordering 3 working sails which we hope will withstand Cape Horn. Our sailmaker has informed us that he uses '138 Hemmingway and Bartlett premium Dacron thread ' but we are wondering if a heavier thread will give us a stronger sail. What would be the maximum weight of thread possible on a low aspect gaff mainsail? Any ideas would be much appreciated. Cheers. Charlie |
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