Okay, I feel silly even having to ask, but how do I know if my boat is a tall or standard rig? When I bought the boat, I was under the impression that all MKII boats, post 1994 were considered "tall", but now I'm hearing that's not the case.
I need to have a new 150% genoa built, but I need to know my rig dimensions. And, short of climbing the mast - I was hoping you'd all know??? (Kidding about climbing the mast, I could use a tape, but I'm not at the boat this week and want to get the sail ordered...)
She's a 1996 mkII, hull #1586. Is there any database that tells which boat is which? Thanks!
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Steve Ramsey - Puget Sound
S/V Manonash - '96 C36 mkII (#1586) - M35B
Given the risk of wasting a large amount of money, I strongly recommend you measure the mast.
Alternatively you could call the factory in Largo, Florida, and ask them to check their records. Warning:they are extremely low-tech, and I doubt they have the capability to find this in computer records. My guess is that a trip to the boat would be faster. More importantly, it would be potentially a lot more authoritative.
You shouldn't have to climb the mast. Couldn't you just run up a tape measure with a halyard?
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
My advice: Take the measurements yourself before you order the sail.
I believe your better option, based on my experiences and notwithstanding your time constraints, is to hire a local sail maker. He probably orders the sail from the same overseas shop that supplies the mail order loft but the difference is you now have recourse against him if there’s a problem with the fit. He took the measurements so he should make it right if there’s a problem. Consider the few hundred dollars more you pay as insurance. Also, establishing a longer tern business relationship with a sail maker is another benefit, particularly for the hard-core racer.
Marc & Susan Garcia
"Solla Sollew" #1473, Mk.II
San Buenaventura, Ca.
I agree with all above. Always "Measure Twice and Cut Once" The best way to determine if you are a tall or regular is to measure the mast anyway.
"Lori Lee"
San Diego, CA
1983 C36
Hull # 0083
Thanks, guys.
Yeah - I have no problem running a tape up with a halyard (I'm just not by the boat this week). I was just wondering if, in fact, as of 1996 there were still "standard" or "tall" options, or if that went away with the mkii?
And yes - we'll be working with a local(ish) sailmaker, Carol Hasse. She built a couple heavy cruising sails for my Hans Christian and I've been a devoted fan ever since! ;^>
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Steve Ramsey - Puget Sound
S/V Manonash - '96 C36 mkII (#1586) - M35B
Steve,
As far as I know, the tall rig and std rig were available in all years. Different rigs are more common in different areas of the country. Also, have you done a search of the forum? I know this has been discussed many times in the past. One common solution (from a search) was to measure the boom. Tall rig booms are about 13', and std rig booms are about 12".
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT