Comments for Really Simple Sails

Comment on Request Sail Quote or Contact Really Simple Sails by Form or Email by boatmik

boatmik — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:31:37 +0000

In reply to Brandon Jarisch. Please use the email form above or the online form above.

Comment on Request Sail Quote or Contact Really Simple Sails by Form or Email by Brandon Jarisch

Brandon Jarisch — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:46:33 +0000

Looking for a jib for a 1977 west wight potter. Would this be something you guys can make? Located in San Angelo, TX.

Comment on Sail setting info for the Saturday Night Special – Boat design by John Welsford by boatmik

boatmik — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:04:15 +0000

In reply to Jerry McIntire.

Hi Jerry,

The block or ring or spectra loops (depending on what was chosen for the attachment to the yard) can be moved.

John’s instructions mean the attachment point along the yard for the rope loop that connects the block to the yard. So your idea is correct.

Comment on Sail setting info for the Saturday Night Special – Boat design by John Welsford by Jerry McIntire

Jerry McIntire — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:30:25 +0000

All looks good, very helpful. I am wondering about one of the tips, it says, “adjust yard halyard turning block to get the luff parallel to the mast.” It seems to me that adjusting where the yard halyard attaches to the yard would make that adjustment, rather than the block. Am I missing something?

Comment on Shawn Payment Turbos his Bevin’s Skiff – Frankenskiff by Shawn Payment

Shawn Payment — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:40:05 +0000

The lug sail performed admirably in our annual Cassidy Cup event—a 60 mile transit from Charleston, SC to Georgetown, SC—featuring a series of races along the way. After two days of sailing, I ultimately placed FIRST overall! As a result, several other sailors in our group have become interested in rigging their hulls with Storer Lugs for the 2018 season! Fair winds!

https://lowcountrymaritimesociety.org/events/cassidy-cup/

Comment on Using Really Simple Sails on other boats. Advice and dimensions by boatmik

boatmik — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 01:36:53 +0000

In reply to William (Bill) Joshnick.

Hi Bill,

Sorry about the slow reply. The sail works well. This is the exact same sail.

The sail is designed to work with either a loose footed setup with a stiff boom. Or a laced foot with a lighter boom.

If your boom is stiff then you can choose how to set the sail. The loose foot is better for performance in general.

If the boom is lighter and more flexible then the load along the foot needs to be spread out by a lacing.

Loose footed it is best just to have depth in the foot of the sail – a little loose

If lacing – do the end attachments first to get the tension required. Then do the lacing after.

The idea is that the extra curve of the cloth is pushed straight and the extra sail area is pushed into the body of the sail to give the sail depth there.

In the head of the sail that ties along the yard, there is almost 6inches of curve that is also pushed straight.

I will send you a direct copy of this by email.

Michael

Comment on Miscellaneous sails made by Really Simple Sails Sailmaker by boatmik

boatmik — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 01:20:31 +0000

In reply to Paul Reeves.

Hi Paul,

I will contact you directly by email. I have heard from our sail panel cutting contractors that they are not carrying cream cloth in dinghy weight any more.

White, Tanbark and other colours are available.

Michael Storer

Comment on Using Really Simple Sails on other boats. Advice and dimensions by William (Bill) Joshnick

William (Bill) Joshnick — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:55:26 +0000

I just purchased my GIF sail from duckworks. As I started to secure the sail to the boom I realized the foot was curved (radius) . How is the foot secure to the straight boom with a curved foot?

Comment on Miscellaneous sails made by Really Simple Sails Sailmaker by Paul Reeves

Paul Reeves — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:35:53 +0000

Hello,
I am interested in a quote for a cream main and furled jib for the Somes Sound 12.5 marconi design. I am running a carbon unstayed mast and would consider either a laced main, velcro attachments (ala Paine’s 14 footer) or sailtrack based on your recommendations.

Thanks for the consideration.

Comment on Order Sails Worldwide. Custom direct and stock from Duckworks USA by boatmik

boatmik — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 04:13:52 +0000

In reply to Scott Caple. Hi Scott, Sorry about the late reply. The website is supposed to inform me when there is a comment like yours. I've missed a few recently because it is not behaving properly. The Elfyn sail would work with the smaller boat the price is $328 delivered to Continental USA so would be a bit more with shipping and tax to Canada. Also be aware that Shawn Payment is using a standard Goose 89 square foot sail on his Bevin's skiff. He will reef it when necessary. The first reef would give an area similar to Tirrik and second reef down to a bit less than the original sail. Those sails are available from Duckworks.

Comment on Main and Mizzen Sails for Jim Michalak’s Haps Cut ketch by boatmik

boatmik — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 03:18:56 +0000

In reply to Tim.

Hi Tim,

Sorry about the delay, I have to find out why this website isn’t leaving sending me a message.

The Haps Cut sails in USD including shipping to continental USA are
Main $456.86
Mizzen $247.62

Sorry about the slow reply

Comment on Main and Mizzen Sails for Jim Michalak’s Haps Cut ketch by Tim

Tim — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:09:30 +0000

How much for the Haps Cut sails as described?

Comment on Balance lug for Iain Oughtred plan Elfyn. by Scott Caple

Scott Caple — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:14:46 +0000

This looks great! Congratulations!

Comment on Order Sails Worldwide. Custom direct and stock from Duckworks USA by Scott Caple

Scott Caple — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:27:26 +0000

Gentlemen,
Not sure if i am using the the most direct place for contacting you, but here goes:
i am very interested in purchasing one of your lug sails.
here is some info:
It would be for a Bevin’s Skiff recently converted to sail; plans call for a leg o mutton rig, sprit boom, sail size 52 sq.ft.
But i like the look of a lug rig more.
So, as to size of sail?
of all your sails i am most interested in the one you made for the Elfyn. it is closest to the size i require.
(i was planning to build the Elfyn soon.)
Would the Elfyn sail work with the slightly smaller boat?
thanks for any info!
PS – I am in canada

Comment on Order Sails Worldwide. Custom direct and stock from Duckworks USA by Scott Caple

Scott Caple — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:24:15 +0000

I need a sail for the Bevin’s Skiff I have done the sail conversion on, plans call for a 52 sq ft leg o mutton rig, but I ‘d like to try a lug rig of similar proportions. The Elfyn rig looked reasonable. Can you advise?