Trying to identify a mainsail - "C270"
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Trying to identify a mainsail - "C270"
I've been shipped a mainsail which turns out to be wrong for my Cape Dory 27, and I am trying to figure out what boat it was made for.
I can make out where there used to be insignia of "C270" (with the "270" projecting out the open end of the "C"). So far, on the basis of measurements, I've ruled out the Cape Dory 270 and also the Catalina 270.
It's 28' 5" in the luff, but only 9'7" in the foot, so I'm going to guess it's from a more modern boat with a 10 - 10.5 foot boom?
Any ideas? (I've been looking around at Bacon Sails, since they have the best database I've found for this kind of thing, but no luck so far).
I can make out where there used to be insignia of "C270" (with the "270" projecting out the open end of the "C"). So far, on the basis of measurements, I've ruled out the Cape Dory 270 and also the Catalina 270.
It's 28' 5" in the luff, but only 9'7" in the foot, so I'm going to guess it's from a more modern boat with a 10 - 10.5 foot boom?
Any ideas? (I've been looking around at Bacon Sails, since they have the best database I've found for this kind of thing, but no luck so far).
Cape Dory 10 & 27
Here is a link to a large database of manufacturer's sail logos that I've found handy. It's hosted by the Montgomery owners photo site. I'm linking instead of opening it and looking myself, because my laptop finds .pdf downloads annoying (it's getting decidedly crochety in its dotage).
Besides, it's a nice reference to have handy :)
http://www.msogphotosite.com/MSOG/pdfpage/mslogo.pdf
Rachel
Besides, it's a nice reference to have handy :)
http://www.msogphotosite.com/MSOG/pdfpage/mslogo.pdf
Rachel
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That's right on the hoist for a Catalina 270, could it be that someone felt their boat had too much weather helm and they wanted to reduce it by shrinking the mainsail?
The Captiva 270 has similar dimensions (30x10.5)
My Dad's Ericson 27 isn't far off (28x10), but wouldn't have a 'C' on the sail
Mauri Pro has all kinds of boats listed - but only three 270's - the Cape Dory and Catalina you mentioned and the Captiva.
(http://www.mauriprosailing.com/techinfo ... ig%20C.htm)
The C&C 27 MkI is 28.5x10.5...
Don't know!
The Captiva 270 has similar dimensions (30x10.5)
My Dad's Ericson 27 isn't far off (28x10), but wouldn't have a 'C' on the sail
Mauri Pro has all kinds of boats listed - but only three 270's - the Cape Dory and Catalina you mentioned and the Captiva.
(http://www.mauriprosailing.com/techinfo ... ig%20C.htm)
The C&C 27 MkI is 28.5x10.5...
Don't know!
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I'm sorry. But that document is bogus! There's no insignia for the Ariel.
http://www.pearsonariel.org/images/burgee.gif
http://www.pearsonariel.org/images/burgee.gif
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Thanks, Rachel. Undoubtedly, you are a researcher "par excellence"!
I'm pretty sure, based on your resource, and some Cape Dory brochures, that it was a Cape Dory insignia that was removed. Unfortunately, that seems complicate the puzzle, since the measurements don't fit any of the CD's I've checked.
Chris, as you say, the measurements are a pretty good fit for a number of 27' boats. That's probably where this sail will end up, since it would be a good fit for a lot of popular boats.
I'm pretty sure, based on your resource, and some Cape Dory brochures, that it was a Cape Dory insignia that was removed. Unfortunately, that seems complicate the puzzle, since the measurements don't fit any of the CD's I've checked.
Chris, as you say, the measurements are a pretty good fit for a number of 27' boats. That's probably where this sail will end up, since it would be a good fit for a lot of popular boats.
Cape Dory 10 & 27
An unforgivable oversight! Maybe we can get it added.MikeD wrote:I'm sorry. But that document is bogus! There's no insignia for the Ariel.
http://www.pearsonariel.org/images/burgee.gif
BALANCE: But I need to use Google! ;)
(I do often think it would have been fun to be a detective though.)
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The sail came from someone who bought a property in New Hampshire, whose previous owner had owned a Cape Dory 27, then had a stroke. The boat was apparently sold, but the sail was left behind.jollyboat wrote:Who knows what that sail was for - as boats age all kinds of things happen that change the original P and E measurements. How did you end up with the sail again?
The CD 27 sailplan shows P=29'10" and E=11'6", whereas the sail measures 28'4" and 9'7". (Some of the sail measurement databases show P=30'6", but I suppose this could have been a taller mast later in the production run).
The sailbag is stencilled "Cape Dory 270 Main', and this is supported by the insignia which was removed. The CD 270's mast is about two feet taller, though, so the sail was probably cut down (with a corresponding reduction in the foot).
The sail looks like a good fit for a Catalina 27 (P=28.66, E=10.5) or an early C&C 27 (P=28.5, E=10.5), and a few other 27' boats, as well, so I think I may try and find a buyer for it. I'll probably 'try it out' on the CD 27 in the meanwhile, but I think it will be a little underpowered.
It's a good sail, medium-weight, triple-stitched, with a shelf foot, flattening reef, cunningham, etc., and still has about half its' 'crispness' left. The bag is an Ulmer Kolius one, and I think there's a good chance that really is where it came from. It would have been fine for me if it wasn't too small, so I think it should be useful for someone else?
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