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hotshot9999
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Initially Posted - 07/26/2010 : 13:05:24

I have an almost new 135 jib from my old C25 the I-is the same with the J 1.5 bigger on the c25.

Will this sail work on my c250?

Will it just make the 135 closer to a 150, or will it need to be recut?

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 07/26/2010 : 13:31:29

What you really need to know is the luff of the 2 sails. Unfortunately, IJPE won't give you that.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">From Wikipedia:
Every sail-plan has maximum dimensions[1][2]. These maxima are for the largest sail possible and they are defined by a letter abbreviation.

J = The base of the foretriangle measured along the deck from the forestay pin to the front of the mast.
I = The height measured along the front of mast from the jib halyard to the deck.
E = The foot length of the mainsail along the boom.
P = The luff length of the mainsail measured along the aft of the mast from the top of the boom to the highest point that the mainsail can be hoisted at the top of the mast. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I'm sorry to say that I don't know what the luff of my 135%.

You can guesstimate the luff length with the pythagorean theorem. A squared(I) + B squared(J) = C squared.(Luff) You'll have to estimate how much longer the I measurement would need to be to form a true right triangle with the J.

The other thing to consider is the furler. I assume you have one on your 250 but maybe not on the C25.

As for percentage, the 135% or 110% is derived from comparing the LP (Line perpendicular) of the headsail to the J measurement. The LP on my 135% is 12.15ft. The LP is measured as a straight line from the clew of the headsail to a point on the luff that forms a 90 degree angle at the luff.

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hotshot9999
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Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 09:47:07

Thanks, last night I put it on my 250 and a c25 135 is too big, the clew goes past sail tracks, probably close to a 155.

Will need cut or I may sell it and a 155 that I have and just buy a new one.

Thanks

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Response Posted - 07/27/2010 : 19:16:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by hotshot9999
 Thanks, last night I put it on my 250 and a c25 135 is too big, the clew goes past sail tracks, probably close to a 155.

Will need cut or I may sell it and a 155 that I have and just buy a new one.

Thanks
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Do your sails have hanks or are they setup for a furler?

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hotshot9999
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Response Posted - 07/28/2010 : 10:53:43

roller furling with #5 luff tape

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/28/2010 : 18:27:13

How old is it and how much has it been used? If you decide to sell it let me know. I might be interested if the price is right.

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Response Posted - 08/04/2010 : 08:16:10

The age doesn't matter (I think 6 yrs old) only used one year (thats why age doesn't matter at this price) and I bought mylar racing sails and these were stored hanging at my house. 135%, 155% $300 each buyer pays shipping no UV protecter I used a sock. Sock free to first buyer (it needs a rip fixed and could use a new zipper) Full batten Main about 6 yrs old in good condition also $300

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Response Posted - 08/04/2010 : 18:54:12

AS I mentioned in another post either post pictures here or send me pictures of each to c25 at gbsweather dot com

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hotshot9999
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Response Posted - 08/13/2010 : 09:29:52

I sent picture, did you not get them Gary B?

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 08/13/2010 : 17:19:25

Sorry, I haven't checked my email lately. Sail looks nice. Unfortunately the furler I'm going to buy requires #6 luff tape.

Edited by - GaryB on 08/14/2010 10:57:40

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