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calden
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Initially Posted - 11/13/2010 : 16:29:36

Heya sailors!

Went up to the boat today to check on things. Snow on the mountain, no moisture in the boat. All good.

I picked up my jib and genoa with the idea of putting windows in them. I did this with a Sailrite kit for the genoa for my San Juan 21, and it worked out great. BUT - I neglected to mark on the sails where to put the window.

If anyone has a window on either sail, can you possibly give me an idea of the placement of the window? The front lower corner - how many inches up from the foot and back from the luff - approximate is fine. The Sailrite kit includes a 12" x 51" window.

If I have to drag them back to the boat and hoist them to figure this out, that's fine, but if someone's already got this and can give me some idea that's even easier.

Thanks tons,
Carlos

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Response Posted - 11/14/2010 : 22:02:42

Only window I have is on small jib which starts 2 feet back of tack and 12 inches up above the foot. I have a made up wire with loops to raise the other sails when cruising for safety. Racing have to have trusted bow watch for alerts of starboard boats.

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Response Posted - 11/15/2010 : 12:03:44

Jim - Thanks for the reply. Does the bottom edge of the window run parallel to the foot of the sail, or does it angle up? I know I should have taken the opportunity to mark this when I was out on the boat a thousand times last summer but you know how it goes - you're sailing along, enjoying life, and think of doing this, and just don't want to jump up with a pencil and start doing WORK.

Carlos

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Response Posted - 11/22/2010 : 21:55:02

Sorry about delay in answer but it's the season. Yes is the answer. Oh yes the sail is a bit harder to stow with keeping the window with out sharp folds.

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Response Posted - 11/23/2010 : 11:53:09

For our working jib and drifter, which are not full hoist, we use a wire pigtail between the bow plate and the tack of the sail, about 12-15 inches long, that elevates the sail enough to see under it. It's great for single-handing. The only window in the sails is higher up, for the telltale ribbons.

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