Non-Furling Headsail Measurement Form

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You can use this this online form to enter your measurements and submit them to FX Sails. To submit, click on the send button on the bottom of the page.The PDF file provides a great, single-page print version that you can take to your boat and reference while you measure.

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Boat Model:

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Sailing Type: Inshore      Offshore      Racing

1) Maximum Luff Length:
Attach the tape measure to the Headsail halyard and hoist the halyard to it's maximum hoist position. Measure down to the tack attachment at the bow.

Feet:     Inches:

 

2) Maximum Leech Length:
Leave the tape hoisted in the position used for measurement #1 and measure to the front edge of the headsail track. You will wrap the tape around the outside of the the shroud to take this measurement.

Feet:     Inches:

 

3) Track Length:
Measure the length of the Headsail sheet track.

Feet:     Inches:

 

4) Track to Tack Shackle:
Measure from the tack attachment at the bow to the front edge of the Headsail track.

Feet:     Inches:

 

5) Hanks or Luff Foil:
If you have a headfoil unit, which type and model number.

Type:       Model #:

 

6) Desired Clew Location:
Select one. Low for high performance sails. Medium (lifeline height). High (boom height).

Low      Medium      High
 

 

9) Luff Perpendicular (LP):
Enter the LP for your headsail. For example, 110%, 135% or 150%.

LP:

 

10) J Measurement:
J is the base of the foretriangle measured along the deck from the headstay pin to the front of the mast.

Feet:     Inches:

 

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