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Headsails
Mainsails
Spinnakers
Measuring
Materials
Quotation
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On most cruising yachts, the
genoa contributes
most of the drive for sailing to windward or reaching. Along with
low-stretch sailcloth and a well-designed airfoil shape, important
considerations when considering a headsail are cloth weight and overlap.
For all round cruising a 130% to 150% overlap is
normally fine and our experience can assist you in determining the correct
overlap and fabric weight for the type of sailing that you do.
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CROSSCUT
An all-purpose panel layout for small to mid-size boats, the crosscut is
versatile. Crosscut fabrics are well-proven, stable, and available in
many weights. |
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VERTICAL
CUT Best for small to mid-size boats, the vertical cut eliminates
load-bearing seams along the leech. Durable for long-term use. |
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TRI-RADIAL
Best for boats over 40feet. The tri-radial design reduces sail
stretch and allows the use of "step-up" fabric weights to handle high loads
while saving weight in low-load areas. |
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BI-RADIAL Good for small
performance cruising boats and mid-size cruising boats. The
bi-radial design reduces stretch and allows "step up" cloth weights for easy
handling |
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FULL
RADIAL A cost-effective radial panel layout for smaller boats.
Maintains its radial-design low-stretch ability when deeply roller-reefed. |
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Measuring for your Headsail
(Click on the heading above)
Measure your rig's maximum dimensions.
Hong Kong SailmakerS' sail designers will make the proper allowances for stretch
and hardware.
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