Couple of pics of the new chute from Wednesday night’s 5/16/07 AISC race (with our competition way behind). Hopefully these pics don’t get hung up in the spam blockers etc.

Jeff F., FYI, Terry Y. is on foredeck, Jerry G. is on the mast next to the starboard shrouds, John D. (orange t-shirt) is flying the chute, I’m the ugly fat one leaning against the boom, trimming the main, and my wife Linda is on the helm.

Heh Jeff:

I just put together the storm jib for the Typhoon. It looks like a million. Don't know if it will work or not. I have come to the conclusion that on a small boat, there is too much hull and cabin surface area exposed that catches wind. By the time you get enough sail area to overcome this, you are over-canvassed. Larger boats have a much smaller surface area to displacement ratio.

If anything will work, I think this will. If it does not, I had much fun trying.

Just wanted to pass on three photos. When I bought the boat, it had a Sailrite main on it. I modified it by installing two reef points. Also enclosed are photos of the sweedish main and the storm jib. You are welcome to use these photos if you wish.

Thanks for all your great assistance.

Happy sailing,
Bob S.

Jeff: I have thoroughly enjoyed the sail project and the difference a new mainsail means for sailing performance. The new cloth and full battens has put some life into our boat and has allowed us to sail very close to wind speed in light air and very comfortable in higher winds of 15-20 knots. What a difference!!! Here are two photos of the sail first time up the mast and the first time out sailing a day later in decent wind.

I decided to sew a ripstop nylon awning and completed it a few days ago.
It measures 12' long and 10' wide narrowing down to 6' at the aft end. I used some of the excess sailcloth to create a patch for the ring in the middle of the awning for the halyard to attach to and float over the boom shielding the cockpit and cabin top up to the mast. It worked well yesterday when a storm came thru with 25 knots of wind and heavy rain. I didn't intend to leave it up but I also didn't think the thunderstorm was going to be so strong!! I'll send a photo in a few days.

Paul L.

Richmond, VT

Jeff

Latest pictures of SAILRITE sails.

Thanks David

Jeff,

Here are some pics of my Sailrite jib and mainsail for the Wharram Tiki 26.

Note the angle of the cut at the head of the mainsail. I've extended the gaff a bit to use it for a boom tent when the sail is down.

Also, you may notice that I added a small piece of webbing at the "V" cut at the top end of the mast sleeve to keep it from tearing when it comes under stress. You might want to include this additional step in the instructions if you think it is a good idea.

Cheers,

Rich L.
Tiki 26 Builder