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Sailcloth weight?

  • 21 Oct 2026 08:48
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    Reply # 13755664 on 13754438
    Anonymous member

    Hi Andrew,

    on Ilvy's 35m2 (380sqft) sail I used Swela Outgard 393, a polyester canvas, with 190g/m2.

    It is more than sufficient and easily withstands strong winds.

    I wouldn't go for spinnaker cloth. As Arne wrote in your "mast position" thread, there will be already a 3D shape sewn in. Also, Nylon doesn't like UV... You would need a sailcover rather sooner than later.

    Cheers

    Paul
  • 20 Oct 2026 11:02
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    Message # 13754438
    Anonymous member

    What would be an ideal sailcloth for a 400 sq ft Johanna type rig? Could I maybe get away with using two spinnakers I have acquired?
    How would I go about finding out the weight of the cloth without cutting it first? I have a micrometer so could measure the thickness.