Moody 33s Headsail Size

[stevd]

Hi all,

Sorry for the real beginner question, but when I purchased my boat, it only came with what looks like a number 3 headsail.

I am wanting to see if I can find a suitable second hand sail just to see me through a couple of seasons, the only problem is, I have no idea on what size I should be looking out for. Can anyone help? Or if anyone has come across one that they think would do the job that would be great.

Also, how do I know exactly what size luff tape that I need. How would you measure it?

Many thanks

Steve

 

[MoodySabre]

Rig dimensions here http://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/Rig-Dimensions.html

Ah - 33S not shown. Only 54 built.
Hauling up a bit of rope can't you work out the length of the luff from that?

 

[MoodySabre]

These are the sail areas (from the Moody Yachts archive on MOA)

Mainsail 19.05m² 205 sq ft
Working Jib 16.35m² 176 sq ft
No.1 Genoa 34.84m² 375 sq ft
No.2 Genoa 25.83m² 278 sq ft
Storm jib 6.87m² 74 sq ft

 

[stevd]

Thanks for that, yeah the option would be to haul up a rope, but that would mean a visit to the boat, and I am too lazy

Thanks for that, great help. How do I work out the thickness required for the luff tape?

 

[Tranona]

That depends on which roller reefing spar you have. A sailmaker will advise tape size once you have the extrusion type.

 

[Fantasie 19]

Hauling up a bit of rope can't you work out the length of the luff from that?

+1

 

[sailorman]

Thanks for that, yeah the option would be to haul up a rope, but that would mean a visit to the boat, and I am too lazy

Thanks for that, great help. How do I work out the thickness required for the luff tape?

Visit the boat to find out foil manufacturer then use the tinternet

 

[stevd]

The furling gear is hood seafurl, but I dont know the foil, will that be seafurl aswell?

Cheers

S

 

[markhomer]

ask a sailmaker , preferably one that sells second hand sails and im sure you will get quick answers and perhaps even find a suitable sail .

as for pulling up a rope , pull up a european cat II tape instead , its what us sail measures use