Luff curve

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phum
phum
QLD
25 posts
QLD, 25 posts
28 Aug 2016 10:55am
Its probably been explained before but I cant find it.
what method do you use to establish the mast bent to translate to the luff curve?
Do you add extra curve to the luff for some fullness or rely on seam shape?
Thanks Peter
Sylk
Sylk
WA
215 posts
WA, 215 posts
29 Aug 2016 6:43am
Hi Peter

A bit more context would be helpful.

What type and size of mast?
What type and size of sail?
What type of yacht?
What ground are you sailing on?
BenBoulder
BenBoulder
WA
261 posts
WA, 261 posts
29 Aug 2016 9:01am










phum
phum
QLD
25 posts
QLD, 25 posts
29 Aug 2016 4:38pm
Ben,
Its a windsurfer sail that has been recut once already, I think the foot has been attacked, but is an awful fit on the mast. 30 Kg is a fair bit of weight, I will try.
And you dont add any extra luff curve. Its on my new to me LLM.
Peter
landyacht
landyacht
WA
5921 posts
WA, 5921 posts
12 Sep 2016 8:09pm
by using 30 kg you are making measurements with the same system as windsurfer mast makers. that is the staandard the use whemn measuring the curve. it sounds like alot but you need to do it to properly flex that mast
Bynorthsea
Bynorthsea
104 posts
104 posts
13 Sep 2016 1:27am
Set up your yacht with mast boom and mainsheet, fix a rope from the top of your mast to the end of your boom. Tighten down your mainsheet and tie off. Set up a line from the top of the mast to the base on the inside curve, measure the distance from the straight edge (the line) to the mast every 100mm. Get some long strips of card and transfer the coordinates finally cut the luff curve and use it on your sail. PS mark the boom height.
Hiko
Hiko
1229 posts
1229 posts
13 Sep 2016 4:50pm
Bynorthsea said..
Set up your yacht with mast boom and mainsheet, fix a rope from the top of your mast to the end of your boom. Tighten down your mainsheet and tie off. Set up a line from the top of the mast to the base on the inside curve, measure the distance from the straight edge (the line) to the mast every 100mm. Get some long strips of card and transfer the coordinates finally cut the luff curve and use it on your sail. PS mark the boom height.


I have used this method and it worked out pretty well
Handrey
Handrey
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1 posts
14 Sep 2016 4:50pm
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