In a way the heading says it all.

What materials are used for sails on a approx 1m yacht.

The question then begs the question, what fittings are used on sails and where can you purchase everything.

I agree there are loads of videos and pictures on this site.

I have and keep looking at them.

Not knowing very much, the options that people have taken, are multiple for what passes for the same design, which I cannot put into any context, lacking both knowledge and experience. I am dependent on yo guys who have all the things I lack. I am grateful for any pointers.

Ray I will look at the web site.

Chris

There are many reasons why I am satisfied with the drawing I have. There is probably a reason why i have not got the second sheet. Which would be to boring to relate.

In a way I am hesitant in my reply, in that much can be misunderstood and misinterpreted in my response, due to the limitations of the media postings and also my inherent limitations.

In the dim distant past, I was a one time engineer (Bsc (Hons) CEng Mi MechE). I produced drawings and had drawings made. The drawings would be given to tradesmen, also called engineers. These guys would have little idea as to what went through my or other designers minds, often having no idea of function, limitations or what was considered success. It was not unusual to receive a phone call, asking for a concession as what had been stipulated had not or could not be achieved. The tradesman undertook a different role than the designer, although often there skill was necessary to success.

In the case of the JIF, I lack the practical abilities to have built the model as designed. From my perspective the design appears to be the equivalent of a F! racing car, where I want a family runabout.

Many of the details on the drawing are beyond my abilities or access to materials and equipment to make them. There is a complication in that I have no idea as to how the bits and pieces are supposed to function. More importantly, I do not recognize what success looks and feels like, or what alternatives exist, and their benefit and limitations.

It may be seen as cheating, I know and want to tap into the knowledge and experience of those hundred of years of intuition and experience of those who do. In reality my whole life has revolved about standing on the shoulders of those who have been there and got the tee shirt.

I enjoy doing and understanding, otherwise why bother. Competition success is not my goal. Simply sailing a boat that can be encouraged to go where I would like. That is in a fuzzy sort of way.

Edited By carl brotherton on 29/03/2021 20:29:36