book on canvas work, question

[justsammer]

Hi folks, anyone know of a canvas-work book that has an explanation or design for making a jib/head sail bag? Thanks

[JPA Cate]

Sorry, I mis-read the problem.

We made on- deck sail bags for some sails on our 36 footer. How we did it was to lay the sail on deck like we had just dropped it. Checked how we wanted it. We had a headsail driven boat at the time, and it meant that the sail was basically dropped to the deck, and a tie thrown round it very far forward, then we bent it back upon itself, after flaking it down, and it made a "parcel." We then took measurements. The head was folded aft, the clew, forward.

Our sailbags were secured to the perforated toe rail by sewn on jib hanks, and we made apertures for sail ties (also attached to the perf toe rail) to contain the sail, so that the effect was that the sail was secured to the toe rail, and the bag covered it, and was separately attached, thus unstressed by waves.

These sailbags were constructed of Royal Blue Sunbrella, and used YKK # 10 zippers, and I made separate flaps to cover over the zips, with velcro dots to make sure they stayed covered/closed.

Hope this helps.

Ann

[newhaul]

Here is one I have used in the past. ( checked out of the local library)
https://stingysailor.com/2017/01/28/...at-canvaswork/

[bvander]

Check with sailrite, they have some ref books and many how to videos and pdf files in their website.

[newhaul]

Here is the pdf free download of it
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...ZeLxkUxvzp1p3A

[BrianGJS]

Check Julie Gifford and Ed Kettyle search.

[JPA Cate]

If you mean just a regular genoa bag, for below decks storage, not on deck, drop the sail on deck, flaking it as you go. Then roll it up, and detach the hanks from the stay, if you don't have a furler. Secure it with a sail tie. This is what you will want to fit in the bag. Make the bag bigger than the sail. You have a cylindrical shape. Determine the diameter. Cut a Circle 4" larger in diameter than the rolled up sail (to allow for less perfect flaking), and for a 1/2" seam. Measure the length of the cylinder. Say it's 4 ft. Make your length 6 feet, and you'll have a nice, roomy sail bag that you can drop the sail into under pressure.

Now, full disclosure here, we prefer large sail bags. Some people like them tighter, so use your discretion and suit your own preferences.

One more note, usually sailbags are made from coated cordura nylon, and not suitable for outdoor storage, therefore, but they are nice for below decks, and lighter weight. If for outdoors, consider Weather Max 80 or Sunbrella.

Ann