Spinnaker Design Plans
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Posted: Sep 14, 2016 - 05:43 PM
I would like to build (sew) a new spinnaker for my Nacra 5.2. I need something similar to a Nacra 17 size spinnaker. Does anybody know where I can find the design (with panels and placement) for a Nacra 17 spinnaker? I don't have one to copy at this point. Thanks in advance. -
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Posted: Sep 14, 2016 - 05:54 PM
I saw you at Juana's. Never got a chance to say hi
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Tim
Collierville (Memphis), TN
Supercat 15--sold :(
Hobie monocat--given
Vanguard 15--traded for...
Nacra 4.5--sold
Nacra 5.7
Hobie 14–sold to make room for...
Supercat 17–sold
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Posted: Sep 16, 2016 - 03:34 PM
I seriously doubt that you'll find a design for one online.... at least not a decent one; this is what the sail makers are really selling, their shape/design.
Also, given the cost of materials involved (N17 spi = 19.5m2), assume 20% cloth waste, so would need ~17 yards of fabric. 3/4oz runs about 11.75/yd online, so there's ~$250 with shipping. Tape for edges, grommets, nylon webbing, thread, seam tape, figure another ~$100? Then figure your time... a LOT of time.... only to come out with a questionable product. Lofts use plotters to draw/cut their panels out, getting them straight and in the correct location isn't a trivial task.
There are PLENTY of good used and new spinnakers online for $200-800 from reputable sail lofts that will have a good shape; doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to try to make one from scratch if you don't have the equipment or experience. -
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Posted: Sep 16, 2016 - 04:04 PM
I had a 5.2 for a number of years ... Skip Elliot designed both the square top and spinnaker. I was extremely pleased ! -
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Posted: Sep 18, 2016 - 04:19 PM
I may be able to help with this, will have to run some numbers to come up with a price. Do you know the exact dimensions that would would like? Or at least a luff number#?
Bach
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Greenville SC
Offering sails and other go fast parts for A-class catamarans
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Posted: Sep 21, 2016 - 02:32 AM
Saw this on ebay, may be just what you need.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9…H3QAAOSwX~dWp67f&vxp=mtr
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Ron
Nacra F18
Reservoir Sailing Assn.
Brandon, Mississippi
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