Sails
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Last update March 7, 2004
Printing No doubt all of you have printed sails before. However, the J presents a different perspective and a lot of different numbers. Because a 9/32 JLA was used on the jib and a main luff curve that can exceed 3/4", a base line for draft stripes are a challenge. Likewise, the class identifier and sail numbers need to be in some relation to the size of these huge sails. So, here is something to work from.
The registration numbers are Arial bold 550 and the class identifier 375. The bar under the "J" is slightly wider than the letter to set it off. The draft stripes are 3/4" wide. All printing is referenced with the top facing the starboard side. The insignia on the jib is specific and personal to sails for "94" in the EC12 class as well.
The draft stripes were aligned to what was thought to be parallel to the water line. We'll see. They were placed, on center and measured from the foot on leech of the jib and the luff of the main. The jib was 8, 34.5 and 60 inches. The main was 13, 51, and 81.5 inches.
The "J" was placed 2.3" below the top draft stripe and the port side 2.3" below that. The main numbers begin at 2.3" below the mid stripe and 6" in from the luff. The port number is 5.3" below the starboard one.
The jib numbers are staggered with starboard being 4.75" below the mid stripe and 3" in from the luff. The port number is 4" below that and 3" from the luff.
Marks-A-Lot black is used here for a glossy and crisp finish. The photos were taken where they hang upside down and rotated for easier viewing. More information on sail printing is available on the EC12 building site.
The Sails This first suit is of a Mylar cloth called PX75, which is 1.2 ounces in weight by the yard. This material is cross-threaded within the lamination and holds a prepared shape well. This cloth was chosen because it has performed in a wider range of wind in the EC12. We will see about that here. These sails were prepared by CarrSails with specifications requested here and tweaked by the sailmaker's recommendations. Sails for the Shamrock are also made by DT Sails and Windjammin Sails. All three have websites.
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