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Up to date I have tried 3 different sails. My first sail was a very pretty nylon sail similar to the stock sail suggested by CLC.
My second sail was a White Polytarp experiment smaller than the previous one.
The third sail was an orange polytarp larger than the stock one.
My first and most beloved nylon sail was very good in light air. |
My second experiment was fabulous in heavy wind but was lousy at pointing in the wind |
Larger and more complicated this is the best so far. |
Each of my 3 sails had qualities and faults. Read about construction and about sailing characteristics of each of the sails. I am not an expert and only speak from my experience. You can avoid all the experimenting by going to a real sailmaker, but the "gradual approximation" process has always been my favourite.
Lulu Read up on Small Boat Rigging.
Read about other bits being constructed
Links to:
[ boat ][hull part 1] [hull part 2] [mast] [rudder and centreboard] [sails] [oars]
[cleats] [daggerboard well and mast step] [sailing]
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