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awetmore
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Initially Posted - 07/09/2012 :  09:44:42  Show Profile
I'm looking for an asymmetric or cruising spinnaker for my C-25 to help downwind performance in light air. I'd also consider a drifter, but based on my research so far I think I want the asym.

I want to double check the dimensions that I should be looking for when talking to used sail lofts. My understanding is that I want a luff close to my I dimension (so around 31'). Can I go longer since the headstay is a bit longer than the luff (it is more like 32')? And the foot should be about 170-180% of J (so 18' to 19')?

If anyone has such a sail for sale I'm interested.
Alex W
Seattle, WA
Express 37 "re-Quest"
previously owned 1984 Catalina 25 "Lutra"
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Response Posted - 07/09/2012 :  10:26:19  Show Profile
18.1x30x25.5 from a sail website
18x30 sym kite
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Is this for standard or tall? What website did you use?
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 :  10:38:20  Show Profile
I found one sail that is about a foot short (29'8" luff) and a foot wide (just under 20').

I understand the downside of having a sail that is a little too short and think I could live with slightly reduced surface area. What is the downside of having an asymmetrical spinnaker that is a foot too wide? It'll be harder to get all of the fabric through the shrouds when tacking?
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