KANDU,
You should read the thread listed below. Great informationon making your own sails.
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The topic is titled: A Sail Question.
There is information of free software available to do what you want to do.
Tom
Seawind #80
Kandu,
check the next item on www.amya.org -> http://www.amya.org/club100/sailmkg1.htm or check the next one on www.MYRC.org (library)-> http://www.myrc.org/Library/Library.htm
Folkert
OK sorry double info, I just read the latest reply
Folkert
Hi Ocker,
I just saw the pictures of your sails. Good job. But to improve the sailing qualities, it’s a must to have a little curve(camber) in your sails. Like I said they explain it on the website of www.MYRC.org (library). But the simplest method to obtain any curve, without the use of a camberboard etc, is to cut your luff and foot of your mainsail a little round. You will see that it improves the sail properties.
Especially when you’re using thinner sailfabric (like spinaker/kite fabric).
Folkert
[8D]
Thanks for the info guys,
I think i’ll try Tyvek, every house being built around me is wrapped in the stuff.
KANDU /)
Tyvek is readily available from http://www.kitebuilder.com . Go to their website and loof under fabric. I orders some Tyvek FTV 14 yesterday at $3.25 a yard for 60" wide material and they’ve already shipped it. Good Luck!