genoa

[awamd]

I am looking for a genoa for my Com-Pac 16.  Does anyone have one for sale.  Also, has anyone ever made a genoa from a kit.  Sailrite has a kit for a 16 that they claim you can make with a home sewing machine.  has anyone tried this?  If so how did it turn out?
AWA

[Paul]

You may want to try the classified section as there is someone there wo is selling all the parts off his CP-16.

RE:  Sailrite.  I have only read good things about them on this and other forums.

Here's a success story.  LINK

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Bob Condon]

I build both a mainsail and genoa 150% from Sailrite. I purchased the ZigZag sewing machine because I wanted a heavy duty machine.

The sails turned out FABULOUS. It took me 5 hours of sewing for the genoa and about 7 hours for the mainsail.

The only warning is that for all the main stitching, a home machine is fine. There were a couple of "3 layers of fabric/patches and then 2 layers of Webbing" for the head which needs a heavier machine. If there is a Seamstress in town to help with the 10 minutes of heavy stuff, then you are in good shape.

I have only praise for Jeff's work at Sailrite. I would also purchase one of the CDs about building a mainsail. It is good listening and lots of good ideas on sailmaking.

The Zig Zag machine is worth every penny I spent on it. It paid for itself with the money I saved making the sail and it is now another skill set that I have.

If you have any questions, let me know..

Bob Condon

[Paul]

COOL!!  Photos would be great!  Especially action photos.