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John Russell
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Initially Posted - 06/21/2010 :  07:24:57  Show Profile
Has anybody had their headsail re-cut to accomodate the pulpit? Do you remember what it cost? Mine seems to be about 2"-3" to low and drapes over the pulpit when in use.
John Russell
1999 C250 SR/WK #410
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ruachwrights
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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 :  10:46:36  Show Profile  Visit ruachwrights's Homepage
John,
Just had mine recut in order to refurbish it recently. I had to take off about three feet along the bottom leach. Gromit needed to be moved and area had to be reinforced. It cost me 350.00 from Doyle.

Vern
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 :  12:37:34  Show Profile
Ours drapes over the pulpit a couple of inches. This is typical. I doubt it has any performance impact.
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Dave Brown
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Response Posted - 06/22/2010 :  06:12:33  Show Profile
Try a local canvas or tarp repair place, There not a sail shop, but if you mark on the sail and tell the person what you would like done, I think you'll find thay do a good job at 1/3 the price.
Ya, they say, you get what you pay for, but take the sail down, lay it out, and talk to the person, you mite be surprised!!
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 06/22/2010 :  08:40:10  Show Profile
John--I assume you mean when you're sailing somewhat off the wind, rather than on a hard beat. That's the design of the sail--it keeps the CE lower while allowing the correct foot angle for furling (so it forms a smooth spiral on the furler instead of a "bunch"). Watch other cruising boats around you--you'll see the same thing with most. What concerns you about it?
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/22/2010 :  09:39:38  Show Profile
It's just the look, Dave. It also would make for an improved visibility from the windward side of the cockpit. I would imagine the same would hold true (regarding CE, furling, etc.) if the tack were higher as long as the same angle (luff/foot) is maintained at the tack. Obviously, the sail area would be reduced somewhat. This is just a mental exercise anyway. Unfortunately, Kaija may have to belong to someone else soon. Unemployment sucks.
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Response Posted - 06/22/2010 :  18:03:12  Show Profile  Visit ruachwrights's Homepage
After getting sail refurbished I notice that I can now lift it clear of the pulpit. Visibility is increased. Not sure if this is because of the refiguring of the sail or because I yanked on it extra hard when I put it on this year. May you find employment soon!

Vern
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