Re-cutting Spinnaker to make Cruising Chute

[Tam_Hazan]

Firstly - anyone with any EXPERIENCE of carrying out the change? Persumably by employing a proper sailmaker, of course.

Secondly - anyone used such a sail that has undergone the change?

I believe it is all perfectly legal these days.

 

[sailorman]

Firstly - anyone with any EXPERIENCE of carrying out the change? Persumably by employing a proper sailmaker, of course.

Secondly - anyone used such a sail that has undergone the change?

I believe it is all perfectly legal these days.

it will be the wrong shape
you might get away with a re-cut "Star cut" reaching Spi
Buy a pole & done with it

 

[Boathook]

it will be the wrong shape
you might get away with a re-cut "Star cut" reaching Spi
Buy a pole & done with it

We tried it quite a few years ago with a 'star cut' spinny. Wrecked a perfectly good sail, which we then wrecked even more when 'lowering' in strongs winds and it went under the boat. I was more concerned about the sheet than the sail !!

 

[Quandary]

Firstly - anyone with any EXPERIENCE of carrying out the change? Persumably by employing a proper sailmaker, of course.

Secondly - anyone used such a sail that has undergone the change?

I believe it is all perfectly legal these days.

Baffled about what laws you are referring to?
Depending on size and shape you may be able to fly it off a tack down haul without a pole as it is. My experience of my current gennaker suggests that your spinnaker is a lot more useful and versatile sail anyway particularly if you want to run with it.

 

[neil1967]

Not answering your question, but you might want to consider selling your spinnaker and putting the proceeds towards buying a cruising chute. Seateach (Emsworth) bought my spinnaker and I used the money to buy a nice new Genoa. Just a thought.

Regards

Neil

 

[Tam_Hazan]

Spinnaker "Tacker" device

Just been onto the SeaTeach site, and spotted an interesting gadget called the TACKER.

http://www.seateach.com/Tacker.asp

Another possibility - which would keep the original spinnaker original. May be a less expensive option, and save me from the wrath of those who are part of the "Save the Spinnaker" campaign.

 

[wilkinsonsails]

It depends on what cut it is ,normally its possible to recut either the mid section and reloft the edges or if it is cross cut at the bottom,reloft the foot section.
Its not that cheap as it can be about 4 to 6 hrs work.If its a sail you arnt using it may be worth it to get a sail that will be more useable.
Not always the easy option and will need careful cutting .

Cindy

 

[maxi]

Had a Sigma 33 spinny cut down to a cruising chute by a competent sailmaker - total waste of time & money. Horses for courses has relevance in this case.

 

[Tam_Hazan]

Thanks for responses.

Seems that majority vote is in favour of leaving spinnaker 'as is'.
Very tempted to buy the "Tacker" marketed by SeaTeach - about £100 for my size of boat.
Now need to see how purchasers of aforesaid device fared!