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Post by Ray Andrews on Jul 3, 2017 9:12:32 GMT
I would like to buy a small sail suitable for an 11 year old to learn to sail a Moth and to race it. He and I have 885 and 617. We are hoping to persuade another member of the family to take up sailing a moth, so we may be in the market for another soon. May even come to the nationals, if we can get a good sail for him. Tel 07966 560770
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Post by oldgreyfox on Jul 3, 2017 9:39:36 GMT
I have a Jeckells full size sail available for £60 in very reasonable condition. I believe the smaller sail is basically a normal sail with the bottom panel removed, if that is the case your local sail maker could do this I would think for a reasonable price. If it is of interest ring me on 01603 714840.
Barry
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Post by ray on Jul 7, 2017 8:06:50 GMT
Thanks for the offer of a sail to cut down Barry, but I have bought a Mini Moth sail. Another member of the family is showing some interest in sailing a moth, so now definitely in the market for a GRP moth., and probably another MM sail, or perhaps a "slim" sail I have seen mentioned.
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Post by bertfatal on Jul 7, 2017 9:51:15 GMT
Hi Ray, at the moment a cut down sail is not Class Legal due the way the sail measurement rules are written. However, I know that a re-write of the sail measurement rules is being considered so this may change. I have an RJ slim sail (not for sale) and it is great and keeps the boat nicely balanced which is not true of all cut down sails be they legal or not. Hope to see you at an open meeting soon.
Richard Keefe
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Post by meatpie on Jul 20, 2018 14:07:43 GMT
Hi RAY
To modify an old sail is not really effective.....batten pockets have to be moved the leech has to be modified plus most important of all the resultant shape will be incorrect unless each panel seam is undone and the sail recut.
Richard is correct a cut down sail or even Mini-Moth Sail is not the way to go even for messing about the boat does not and will not handle well.
A "slim jim" sail is the way to go....reduced area and very easy to use plus the boat will still be competitive.
It is especially good and ideal for lightweights who want to race in strong winds.
The initial "slim jims" were made by R & J Sails Clevedon who no longer make Moth Sails...but could be worth a call.
Meatpie
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