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Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: ] #252692
09/25/12 08:45 AM
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here is what my new main looks like

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Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: PTP] #254555
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Looking for advice ,,, I have read the sail reviews here , and also will order a new set of sails , for my 18 sq ,which i am going to upgrade to run a jib and spin ,,However im told the F i8 main sail will fit the 18 sq 30 ft mast ,Can any one confirm this ,,or help me find ,Where can i get the sail plans for the F 18 ??

Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: AzCat] #254676
11/13/12 09:50 AM
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f18 sails fit very well on my 30' mystere mast

I purchased 2 used ones for around $500 each (one was heavily used, the other was an older model that had a repair from crew going through it during a capsize).

Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: stormdog777] #254677
11/13/12 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by stormdog777
... for my 18 sq ,which i am going to upgrade to run a jib and spin ...


Are you going to add a bridle foil or some sort of bow support before adding these sails?


Tom
Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: tshan] #254883
11/18/12 05:51 AM
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Hi Tom ,,
yes im fabricating a spreader bar that will span between the hulls .this will then fit the two stay fastening points on the hull ,,the spreader will also have a centre point for the jib /fore stay , the spinaker pole will also travel under this and bolt to it for support ..

Steve

Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: ] #254884
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are the f 18 sails you have smaller in luff ? my standard main is 28ft 9 in but a f18 main im told is 26 ft 7 inches ,, ???

Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: AzCat] #254952
11/19/12 01:52 PM
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26.7 seems more correct to me

Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: ] #255150
11/23/12 11:57 PM
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Hi ..just been looking at youre new main sail,,it looks great ,,who made it for you ,,what was the cost ,and delivery time ?? Thanks

Steve

Re: Cross cut Mylar vs radial cut mylar. GO! [Re: AzCat] #255179
11/26/12 09:05 AM
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Doyle made it, took about 3 weeks, $1350

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