david62

Original mast height is 42.8 inch, I lost the mast and sail recently so planning to do a new one, is it ok for me to increase the height say about 48" and then make new sail for it? Will the boat still perform ok since the sail area is increased or is there any set back by doing so? Any comments and advise appreciated and critics welcome too.
David

pompebled

Hi David,

The taller mast with matching larger sail surface will make the boat perform better in light conditions.

With increasing wind the performance will suffer.

If that's no problem, give it a try, you can always reduce the sail, when it doesn't work out (or make a deeper keel).

No doubt these modifications will make your Victoria class-illegal, but who cares, as long as you're not sailing regatta's...

Regards, Jan.

david62

Hi Jan,
Thank you so much for the info.
I will try and see how it works.

Thanks again.
David

cowana

Why will it make it worse in stronger winds? I am making my own boat, and is there any way to increse performance in stronger winds without using smaller sails? Using a longer/more towards the stern/bow/heavier keel? Thanks.

wismerhell

tighten your sails...make them FLAT!

lots of mast camber

cowana

what is camber?

Midget

camber means pull every think on tight and flat

cowana

Agent Midget - thanks for all your help. You have really solved all my problems (about the boat).

3 cheers for Agent Midget and this Forum!

Midget

No problem, any time