110% Jib for a Foxcub 18

[onemanorthree]

All,

I recently got a Foxcub 18 that was a rescue project. It came with some sails but I don't think they were for this boat.
It has 3 mains, they all fit 'ok' but boom is very low with them on, but it works fine. The jibs however are all very small.

There are 2 which are more the size of storm jibs, only go about 1/2 way up the forestay and about 80% of the J value (also very angled away from the deck).
The other jib is nearly 100% of the J measurement but only goes up 3/4 was to the mast head. Its a masthead sloop rig,

I looked but can't find a definitive measurement on the foxcub 18 jib size. I think the J measurement is about 8 ft., I haven't actually measured but I think that's right.

I've got this calc from GPT but not sure I can order off this. This is me looking for a 110% jib

The Foxcub 18 is an 18-foot masthead sloop designed by Uffa Fox and built by Copland Boats between 1972 and 1984. It is known for its stability, ease of handling, and good performance in various wind conditions. For the specifications of a 110% jib, typical details include the following:

1. Luff Length: Approximately 20 feet.
2. Foot Length: Around 9 feet.
3. Leech Length: Approximately 21 feet.

2 questions.
Does anybody know if this is the correct length?
Anybody know where I can get a cheap or 2nd hand jib for it.

I only plan to keep it for 1 year, and I don't want to spend big on a head sail that I won't get my money back on,

Thanks

 

[Minerva]

I wouldn’t trust Chatgbt to tell me accurately what day it is, let alone sail measurements for a relatively obscure day boat… So you can safely ignore all it claims.

I’d be getting your tape measure out and just measure up what the forestay etc are. For cheap sails, you may find a racing class such as Flying Dutchman, 505 or wayfarer are tolerably close and have a selection available second hand.

 

[Tranona]

If you are buying a new sail the sailmaker will almost certainly have the dimensions in their records. Some helpful hints here Measuring - e-sails The dimensions you have sound about right if looking for used sails but you can check with a tape measure on the boat. Bit more complicated if it is a furling sail as luff lengths vary according to the type of furler as do the luff tape diameters.

 

[flaming]

All,

I recently got a Foxcub 18 that was a rescue project. It came with some sails but I don't think they were for this boat.
It has 3 mains, they all fit 'ok' but boom is very low with them on, but it works fine. The jibs however are all very small.

There are 2 which are more the size of storm jibs, only go about 1/2 way up the forestay and about 80% of the J value (also very angled away from the deck).
The other jib is nearly 100% of the J measurement but only goes up 3/4 was to the mast head. Its a masthead sloop rig,

I looked but can't find a definitive measurement on the foxcub 18 jib size. I think the J measurement is about 8 ft., I haven't actually measured but I think that's right.

I've got this calc from GPT but not sure I can order off this. This is me looking for a 110% jib

The Foxcub 18 is an 18-foot masthead sloop designed by Uffa Fox and built by Copland Boats between 1972 and 1984. It is known for its stability, ease of handling, and good performance in various wind conditions. For the specifications of a 110% jib, typical details include the following:

1. Luff Length: Approximately 20 feet.
2. Foot Length: Around 9 feet.
3. Leech Length: Approximately 21 feet.

2 questions.
Does anybody know if this is the correct length?
Anybody know where I can get a cheap or 2nd hand jib for it.

I only plan to keep it for 1 year, and I don't want to spend big on a head sail that I won't get my money back on,

Thanks

Measure the fore triangle yourself.

Then there are plenty of "sails for sale" type groups on Facebook. Well worth keeping an eye on them once you know your dimensions. I found a kite on one earlier this year that has done excellent service as the "kite to put up when putting a kite up is a distinctly marginal idea".

 

[onemanorthree]

If you are buying a new sail the sailmaker will almost certainly have the dimensions in their records. Some helpful hints here Measuring - e-sails The dimensions you have sound about right if looking for used sails but you can check with a tape measure on the boat. Bit more complicated if it is a furling sail as luff lengths vary according to the type of furler as do the luff tape diameters.

Not a furler.

I've measuered the J measurment, & it comesin as 7.5 ft, the way I measured, which is not 100%, as I ran it up the deck.
I'll just measure everything and have a look at FB to see if there is anyting. I'm in Ireland though, so always a hassle get stuff sent over.

 

[onemanorthree]

Hi, this is my measured height of Luff, J measurment and Mast (to hallard point).

Luff is 20ft (from shakle)
J value is 7.3ft
Mast to hallard is 19ft (to hallard).
This is about 69sq ft.

DOes this sound correct based on below?

In Ireland, so having trouble getting a sail still. I'velooked at sails for sale on FB but nothing much in Ireland.

Anyn idea if this would fit?
jib sail | eBay

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[DownWest]

This might help?
FOXCUB 18 - sailboatdata

 

[onemanorthree]

Thanks, I had that, but I managed to get a full set of origional Foxcub 18 sails on a FB group, so got very lucky,.