Replacing the mainsail question

[NYCLB1970]

I replaced my mainsail thru Masthead Enterprises, St. Petersburg, FL.
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[ClassicalBGP]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

You can add slides to that sail. A few inches is not too big a deal really. There are 7" difference though. That's a bit. With a smaller mainsail the boat will have less weather helm if you happen to have too much now. Generally. How much roach does your main have vs the one available ? That can make a big difference in drive.

Roach? I am not sure about the one I was looking at, I will have to check my current mainsail later today. I have decided to keep looking, 7" plus inches is just to short.

Meirriba, thank you for the forms very helpful.

I will contact the suggested sailmakers for quotes for a new one, after I take the measurements and keep looking for used at the same time. Again thank you to all that have provided information.