Sorry it took so long. Here are the pictures...
What do you think? I think I need a new camera.
The sail performs magnificently! The battens are adjustable with an allen key too!
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| Author: | ozglxvr6 [ Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Converted mylar sails for use on Hobie 14's... |
I am thinking of buying these, converting them, and selling them for a cheap price. It's just a matter of finding a local sail loft that is willing to do the work. I should have mine completed tonight. Pictures up later! |
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| Author: | italianhobie [ Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | i'm curious |
i really want to know how u can do it....cause the luff is longer and the foot is shorter... |
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| Author: | muench1 [ Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:50 pm ] |
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Longer and shorter than what? Just start with something same size or bigger and it can be done... |
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| Author: | ozglxvr6 [ Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: i'm curious |
italianhobie wrote: i really want to know how u can do it....cause the luff is longer and the foot is shorter...
Yes the foot is shorter, and the luff is longer. I took this same sail and cut the top to make it flat, and it works great. I will post pictures later. |
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| Author: | italianhobie [ Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | picture |
please post some picture of your job..... u use the boom or use the sail foot loosed? |
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| Author: | italianhobie [ Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | any news???? |
u have done the sail? it works....i'm so curious max |
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| Author: | ozglxvr6 [ Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:01 pm ] |
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Sorry it took so long. Here are the pictures...
What do you think? I think I need a new camera. The sail performs magnificently! The battens are adjustable with an allen key too!
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| Author: | italianhobie [ Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | very nice |
really very nice mate...i'm really amazed..... do u use the 14 mast and boom? u have tried the sail loose footed? u really do a fantastic job.... |
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| Author: | ozglxvr6 [ Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: very nice |
italianhobie wrote: really very nice mate...i'm really amazed.....
do u use the 14 mast and boom? u have tried the sail loose footed? u really do a fantastic job.... I do use the 14 mast and boom. The sail is loose footed..., but I attach either end to the boom. Maybe tonight I will try it without the boom. |
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| Author: | ozglxvr6 [ Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:23 am ] |
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I just emailed a local sailmaker... I should have a response late next week.
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| Author: | tob007 [ Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Same Sail Same Boat different results. |
Hello I just got the same sail and I have the same boat. But I hoisted her up for the first time today, and a lot has to come off. It is a big sail. I measured 34" has to come off the peak or foot for the boom to clear my skull sitting on the tramp. From the photos it looks like you just took no more than 12-20 inches off the peak. Is your mast taller? Something doesnt jibe. The cut of the sail really is nice I would rather avoid cutting the peak it is such a pretty shape, although yours is very nice as well. I will post pictures as I make my cuts etc.. I might just take the full 34" off the foot and lose some sail area but that way I can sew in a rope to slip it in the boom track as well. Toby |
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| Author: | jimmydu3 [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:35 pm ] |
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hi i bought a mylar escape sail from ebay and saw you have modified it to work on a hobie 14. the pictures you posted aren't showing up anymore, but I was wondering if you could describe the process or send me the photos. thanks so much! |
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| Author: | gree2056 [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:20 pm ] |
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I have thought about doing that same thing for my old 14. |
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| Author: | rkemme [ Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | H14 with mylar sail |
I have pics of a H14 with the Escape sail - email me for pics. Dave, I had a rope bolt put on the sail so it's no longer loose footed. [email protected] Live slow, sail fast Ralph |
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| Author: | jimmydu3 [ Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:39 am ] |
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If anyone could respond with the lengths or how they modified this sail for use on a 14 it would greatly help...I'm stuck! |
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