How to Measure for a New Headsail (Jib or Genoa) - Precision Sails
Apr 25, 2017 · Luff Tape Specification chart below: Track Measurements: Your sail designer will want to know where your tracks start and stop to ensure that the new sail will be designed with the proper sheeting angles.
Luff tape sizes? - EY.o Information Exchange
Jan 9, 2006 · I did a quick search on the 'net and found a sizing chart at the Annapolis Performance Sailing web site that included the information that a #6 "Luff Tape Size" equals 6/32 inch, or can be expressed as 5 mm.
Headsail Luff Tape Measurement - With Delos - YouTube
SV Delos' Captain Brian and Darryl and Ron from Precision Sails discuss and show how to take your Headsail's Luff Tape Measurement. For your own custom quote...
Luff Tape for Sails and Sailboats | Sailmaker's Supply
We sell luff tape and boltrope for sails and sailboats. This is the same high quality luff tape and boltrope used by professional sailmakers.
Dacron Luff Tape - Sailmaker's Supply
Easily sewn to the luff of a headsail for roller furling and grooved headstay systems. Made from 6 oz. 5" wide slit Dacron tape with a 1/8" back-up cord. #5 and #6 Luff Tape are the most common sizes. #4, #7 and #8 are available. Please call for pricing. Sold by the foot.
For stocksails focus on the basics; dimensions, cloth weight, and luff types on headsails. Then perform a search by luff length leaving boat type “Unspecified”.
Sail Measurement Assistance - Second Wind Sails
Jibs and Genoas have a Luff Perpendicular (LP) that is the perpendicular distance from the luff to the clew. The LP defines the sail size in terms of percentage increase beyond the J measurement as in the following examples. Headsails are designated as Number 1, 2, and 3. Number. Sail Size.
FX Sails - Headsail Measurement
Measure the length of the Headsail track. Measure from tack at furler drum shackle to front edge of Headsail track. Model # or Luff Tape Size. Measure the distance from the tack shackle on the top of the furling unit to forestay pin attachment at the bow.
3. Existing Headsail Measure Tip-to-Tip-to-Tip: Lay the sail out on a flat surface: Grass, driveway or parking lot. When you measure your sail we only need straight-line measurements between the tip of the head, the tack and the clew.
How to Measure your Existing Sail - Precision Sails
Apr 25, 2019 · Measure your existing sail’s Luff. Simply place the tape measure at the Head of your sail. (Some tape measures have clips which can be used to hold onto the webbing, or alternately have someone hold the tape measure in place). And then pull it …