CD28 Mainsail

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VidaliA
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Joined: Jan 4th, '06, 09:38
Location: 1985 CD28
"VidaliA"
Hull # 379
Wilton, N.H.

CD28 Mainsail

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Who knows the sail area of the mainsail alone on a cd 28? I am planning on replacing my traveler. I would love to hear any experiences on this.

Thanks, Axel
John Martin
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Joined: Jan 10th, '06, 18:10
Location: CD31, 1985, #85, CARINA

main sail

Post by John Martin »

CD 28 main sail is approx 200 Sq Ft. You can do the math with the P and E dimension.

On our CD 28, Intrepid, the main sheet and main sheet traveler were both on the back deck. I found it easy to sit at the front end of the tiller, and handle the main sheet and traveler. I had rigged the traveler with 1 continuous line. You never have to "find the other line".

JM
John & Nancy Martin
Sailing on Lake Lanier just NE of Atlanta
CD31 #85 "Carina" 1985
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