Resizing to Repurpose a furling sail

[bryanphaas]

I have all of the necessary furling hardware, but unfortunately I do not currently have a furling headsail, and it's been just out of reach budget wise for the past 2 years.
I've recently come across a very affordable, and in good condition furling headsail for a Pearson 30.

When comparing the sail dimensions, it is close, but it will not fit exactly.

Pearson 30: I= 39, J = 12.67, P= 33.50
Catalina 27 TR I= 36, J= 12.2, P= 29.66

Would it be worth spending the money to have the sail re-cut to fit my smaller dimensions?

Im assuming a re-cut would cost significantly less than a new sail...

Thanks for any input.

~b

[sailingdog]

Why not look for a used, good condition Catalina 27 TR sail instead. Also, since the Catalina 27 TR is a fairly common boat, the "off the shelf" sails for it aren't all that expensive. Might look into what the cost of a new on is.

[RichH]

If your present sail is not a 'full luff' sail .... meaning the present sail's luff dimension is 'short enough' to allow the addition of the furling gear and if you have a 'decent' sewing machine ..... simply remove the existing luff 'bolt rope', etc. and install the proper 'continuous luff support tape' that will fit your intended furler. Note: each furler foil will require 'specific dimensions' of the continuous support tape. If you can sew this yourself .... cost will be ~$125.00.

Also, If you have a 'good' sewing machine you can also add a 'foam luff' to your existing sail to make REEFING possible.

Sunbrella Fabrics, Sailcloth, Canvas and Sail Hardware, Gill Foul Weather Gear and More! ----> 'continuous support tape', etc. in their 'search menu'.

If you have to cut the sail's luff dimension shorter, this will require a lot of additional work ... and then its usually cheaper to find a used sail that will 'fit' the 'new' dimensions.

;-)