Cutdown 135% genoa to 110%

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   I have an older 135% Dacron Genoa for my boat - C&C 26.
I'd like to do a little experimenting with sailing characteristics by cutting it down to around 110%.
With the sail at 110% I could sheet inside the shrouds and hopefully gain pointing ability; reduce heeling; eliminate/reduce mainsail luffing.

To do this I suspect it's a complete recut with broadseaming changes. Am I right or is there a simpler way. If it's a complete recut, it's probably not worth the effort and I'd probably start considering a new sail. But if it's doable, I'd like to check out the sailing characteristics before throwing money at a new Kevlar sail.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts,
sam :-)

Edited by Licorice - 06 December 2014 at 11:00pm

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Licorice Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 23 May 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote Licorice Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Cutdown 135% genoa to 110% Posted: 05 December 2014 at 2:16pm
	I have an older 135% Dacron Genoa for my boat - C&C 26. I'd like to do a little experimenting with sailing characteristics by cutting it down to around 110%. With the sail at 110% I could sheet inside the shrouds and hopefully gain pointing ability; reduce heeling; eliminate/reduce mainsail luffing. To do this I suspect it's a complete recut with broadseaming changes. Am I right or is there a simpler way. If it's a complete recut, it's probably not worth the effort and I'd probably start considering a new sail. But if it's doable, I'd like to check out the sailing characteristics before throwing money at a new Kevlar sail. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, sam :-) Edited by Licorice - 06 December 2014 at 11:00pm

Jeff Frank Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 22 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jeff Frank Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 December 2014 at 11:10am
	The best way would be to cut a parallel line to the luff 2'9" back and cut that part of the sail off, rebuild the head and tack patch, luff and luff hardware. This will lower the CE of the sail and flatten the sail at the same time. You may contact me directly jefff@sailrite.com . Best Regards, Jeff Frank