The Cape Dory Board

Jeff--thanks for the info. I have heard the same from other sources and guess I will stick with the jenny I have. There are not too many days when I can't use it fully unfurled. I just don't like the way it sets when partially furled.

Ralph

The manual seems to show the Typhoon Day Sailor with a working jib. I currently have only a 150% jenny and am looking for a smaller head sail. Has anyone used a 110% or 115% jib with the day sailor and, if so, have you had any rigging problems to overcome--i.e. running inside or outside the shrouds,...

Thanks Ron. I used Sailcare a few years ago for a new genoa and have been in contact with Jerry for the new jib. I had already passed those measurements on to him. I just thought that if anyone had access to a jib, they could take the actual measurements from it.

Ralph Kimball

Thanks---I have checked Sailrite's site and didn't see it there. I have the day sailor with the 8 foot cockpit and the small cuddy. I have not seen any evidence of a self tending jib, at least on my boat.

I have a Cape Dory 19 Ty Day Sailor with a 130% genoa. I am thinking about having a jib made. Does anyone have the leach, luff and foot dimensions for the jib?

I have a Ty Day Sailor with a 130% genoa on a CDI furler. I like the convenience of the furler and am not concerned about the competitive aspect. I don't like how the sail sets when I have it partially furled but I love the furler when I am coming up to the mooring. I, too, am thinking about a getti...

I was there and it was magnificent. I'll bet they have 30-40K into it. Awlgripped, appeared to have all new rigging and fittings and the glass looked like it had just come out of the mold.