155% Genoa measurements?

[idouglas]

I would like to purchase a 155% Genoa for my 1994 CP-16 3XL.  I spoke to Hutchins and they quoted me specs of J: 5.5 and I: 14.25.

In searching both this forum and various on-line quotes, I have come up with three different sets of measurements for the 155% Genoa.  They are:

Sail #1 -  Luff: 12.75, Leech: 11.00, Foot: 10.31

Sail #2 -  Luff: 14.75, Leech: 12.00, Foot: 10.60

Sail #3 -  Luff: 13.00, Leech: 12.00, Foot: 7.5

Can anyone help me with some authoritative measurements, perhaps even taken from your own Genoa? 

Thanks so much.

idouglas

[multimedia_smith]

You might want to call these guys...  I had them make a 155 for me with a little shorter luff so it would clear the pulpit.  I use a pendant (extension cable) of about 11 inches to get it off the deck.  This helps the shape and also lets me SEE under it.  ( I didn't want a window insert ).  They are great to work with... I also had them make a full batten main that shapes great and I only today ordered a heavy weather jib from them.

Dirk Sharland
National Sail Supply (Rolly Tasker Sails, Florida)
14042 Marquette Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33905
http://www.national sail.com/
Toll Free (within US) 1-800-611-3823
Outside US 239-693-1896
Fax 239-693-5504


here are a couple of pics of my 155
http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=479
http://www.com-pacowners.com/4images/details.php?image_id=291

[idouglas]

Thanks again.  I had seen your picture of the pendant already, and am looking to do the same thing.  I do appreciate all the help.  CP owners are a great bunch.

idouglas

[mgoller]

When I had new North Sails made for my CP19, North wouldn't take book measurements or use my original sails.  They gave me a worksheet calling for actual on the boat measurements.  Book measurements can be wrong for various reasons, the old sail can even be wrong for various reasons.
North built me sails that fit the boat, and accomplished the type of sailing I had in mind.  I think that was the right approach.
I am super happy with my sails.
I recently converted the original Johnson jib to a furling jib.  That sail is useless and maybe dangerous.  I changed the geometry from a standard CP19 to a bowsprit 19II, and the old Johnson not only doesn't set right but is really blown out.  It luffs at the top or bottom no matter how I trim it.
There's a lot to be said for getting this right the first time when you're spending big money on new sails.
Spinnakers and asymetric spinnakers are a different matter.  Get one that is appropriately sized for the boat, a color you like and buy it used!