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Cherub Chat => Tech Chat => Topic started by: Team Slatter on February 18, 2014, 06:31:49 PM

Title: Sails and Spars
Post by: Team Slatter on February 18, 2014, 06:31:49 PM
I am looking at purchasing both the I14 mast and P+B sail that are on the forum, what would I have to do to take them down to 97 rules ?
Title: Re: Sails and Spars
Post by: Clive Everest on February 18, 2014, 07:10:40 PM
The 14 mast will be very big and stiff for a 97 rig.
RS600 / 700 / MPS would be more appropriate.
Title: Re: Sails and Spars
Post by: Stuart Hopson on February 18, 2014, 07:13:30 PM
Don't try and cut down sails from 2005 rules sizes to 97 rules sizes, The shape of the sails will be ruined as you'll be altering the proportions of the sail too dramatically. My professional opinion is that you'd be better off home making a new sail from scratch than cutting down an oversized sail. The best option though is to have a new sail made to measure for the boat by a professional sail maker who knows about cherub rigs. (p&b, norths, dynamic)

The mast on the other hand is a perfectly feasible option and shouldn't take too much fettling to adapt to your boat.
Title: Re: Sails and Spars
Post by: Team Slatter on February 20, 2014, 12:35:56 PM
Righy ho thanks guys , I have already got P+B making me a jib so will pop abck to them regarding a mainsail