Drifter / light air genoa

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Hello All, 
I am toying with the idea of building a 150% light air genoa / drifter for our Sabre 30-1 hull #18.  I would like to use the sail in winds 6 to 8 knots max.  I want to use the sail for upwind work as we already have an asymmetrical spin for downwind.

Could this sail be made out of nylon and what would the suggested weight be?  The sail would need to be raised on our existing forestay sail track.  I am new to sail building so any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Christopher

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cercole Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 12 January 2009 Location: NY NY Status: Offline Points: 40	Post Options Post Reply Quote cercole Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Drifter / light air genoa Posted: 07 May 2012 at 11:54am
	Hello All, I am toying with the idea of building a 150% light air genoa / drifter for our Sabre 30-1 hull #18. I would like to use the sail in winds 6 to 8 knots max. I want to use the sail for upwind work as we already have an asymmetrical spin for downwind. Could this sail be made out of nylon and what would the suggested weight be? The sail would need to be raised on our existing forestay sail track. I am new to sail building so any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Christopher

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2012 at 12:38pm
	Hi Christopher, I suggest that you call in and talk with Jeff Frank here at Sailrite. He can give you the best suggestions. But I would think that a 1.5 oz Ripstop Nylon would work great. I would build a Bi-Radial cut for additional strength. Jeff can quote the sail for you as well. Thanks, Matt Sailrite 800-348-2769
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

cercole Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 12 January 2009 Location: NY NY Status: Offline Points: 40	Post Options Post Reply Quote cercole Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2012 at 3:30pm
	Hi Matt, Thanks I'll give a call later this week.