exhogger Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 The old rainbow sail on my 4.0 is getting tatty and tired. Is there a sailmaker that anyone knows of that will still make a rainbow sail. 4.0's are a rare bird and second hand sails in good condition even rarer. Who makes the sails on the newer 4.3's, white with a coloured flash. I'm only club racing and don't need the latest hot racing materials. Thanks Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 It would be cheaper to buy a good 2nd hand 4.3, than to buy a new sail for your 4m. Redhead sails at Gosford are making the new sails you asked about, $1500 ?. There are some good complete boats down our way starting at $450 (No trlr) Darcy 0243591729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhogger Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thanks Darcy for your reply. You're probably right about a 4.3. I have been able to handle the 4.0 on and off the trailer relatively easy but at 107kilo's and built out of bricks its heavier than a 4.3 anyway. I have a very good trailer, I'll have to see if I can extend the rollers to suit the 4.3. Lee Sails in Sydney will do one in Dacron for $950. Thanks again for your response , Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 The class rules say dacron only. The redhead 'flash' sails are dacron although they use a neat ripstop dacron. I would guess your Lee sail is $950 PLUS battens which put another 3-400 on - stil a good price though. Rather than rollers you could try hardwood or fibreglass which spread the load over a greater area. Rollers can / have caused bruising on the hull, generally on the front section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inland_Sailor Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Another option is to put a second hand 4.3 mast & rig on your 4.0m and pick up a cheap 4.3 sail. A mate of mine has done this to his 4.0 and it goes very well. Probably easier than modifying your trailer. Darcy could help with this option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Complete 4.3 rig, mast, boom. mainsail and stays. $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhogger Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Thank you gentlemen for your alternatives. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 On 10/11/2016 at 2:30 PM, knobblyoldjimbo said: The class rules say dacron only. The redhead 'flash' sails are dacron although they use a neat ripstop dacron. I would guess your Lee sail is $950 PLUS battens which put another 3-400 on - stil a good price though. Rather than rollers you could try hardwood or fibreglass which spread the load over a greater area. Rollers can / have caused bruising on the hull, generally on the front section. If you are not about to race it in state or national titles or race in a big fleet of Mari's where there may be others who want to flog the rules thing , why bother with class rules. Get one made how and out of what ever you want. Thats my take on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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