My (half-built) new sail is cut from Top Notch 9 - seems very tough, and nice to work with. It is solution-dyed, so should not fade, and is the same both sides.

I believe Dave Zeiger used the 11oz version for his last sail and he's very satisfied with it.

Chris

Hi Doug.  Sebastian is a professional sailmaker and tells me that Weathermax 80 is presently his cloth of choice.  So I guess that's an endorsement.

Thanks for investing your time into my project. You guys are awesome. I will print these out over the weekend and take a closer look. I am still leaning towards the weaver bird sail plan although they both look killer. Sewing a sail during these cold wet months sounds like good duty. Again. Thank you.

Arne, I did spend 6 years cruising finch before her rebuild began. As I mentioned she was a MKI, so not a cutter. She had enough weather helm that I realized why they decided to add a sprit and turn her into a cutter. I understand that experiment had its issues too.  But I would guess it eased the weather helm, but to what degree I have no first hand experience. 

At some point I will post some pics of finch so you can see where I am in the rebuild. Still a year plus out from completion but enjoying the process!

Thanks for the Pacific Seacraft 25 QCAD file, Arne. I've added my sail at 350 sq ft and AR 1.8 to it, and here are two views, the first with your original sketch, Doug, plus two of Arne's sails and one of mine; and the second, to be clearer, with just your original sketch and my drawing.

I think that Arne's 377 sq ft, AR 2.1 sail is too big for the mast length available, but either of the two 350 sq ft sails will work.

Thanks to all for throwing in your two cents.  I really appreciate it and feel lucky to have everyone in this association as a resource!!!

Arne, that mast was plumb in my head when I conceived it. My pencil must have been crooked. Thanks for straightening it back out. I have drawn several versions of your sails but it's really cool to see them sorted by your own hand. They all look really cool.  And I would certainly trust your expertise on the CLR and CE over mine.  

David, I tried to follow your proportions and philosophy as best I could but it felt like the center of effort was too far forward so I simply stretched the boom battens and yard until it was about right.  Then I posted it knowing you guys would immediately see the holes in my game. I think weaver birds sail is beautiful, but I also like the way you have mixed camber with hinges so each is less extreme.  It feels right but also complex for my first conversion. 

David sorry about my sloppy sketch. I am basically working out of a cave and can understand it may be hard to read. 

And Annie Hill. You don't know it but your responsible for me being in this position. More on that later but thanks for writing that little book.