Spinnaker size

[roblucey]

<div>I've recently had my offer accepted on a Morgan 382, hull #159
and am looking for a used cruising spinnaker since the boat
presently doesn't have one. Can anyone tell me the proper luff
and leach lengths, etc. for a boat this size? Also, if anyone
has had a good/bad experience with a used sail shop I'd be
greatful for a refferal. Wish I could go new, but it seems like
there are some good sails available without paying a huge
price. Any comments regarding that line of thinking would also
be appreciated. Finally, just wanted to let all the people who
give freely of their advice on this website how much I
appreciate your input. Ever since I began this process I have
been researching archived articles. I can't remember the last
night I went to bed before 1 am. Assuming all goes well with
financing, survey etc. I hope to be able to join your ranks and
give something back. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.Greg Halasy
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Future port, Sandusky, Ohio
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[aurora]

Greg: You can use almost any size that fits how you sail. Most depends on how you want to fly the chute, from the tack or on a pendant. If you want to fly from the tack the measurement is the same as your genoa luff, maybe a little shorter because the nylon tends to stretch. If you are going to fly from a pendant I would subtract about a foot or foot and half from your genoa luff length. The leach length is not too important in a cruising chute it is going to be governed pretty much by the length of the foot of the sail which probably should be anywhere from 1.8 or 2.0 times the beam of the boat. Lots of opinions on the subject from all sorts of guys, this just happens to be mine. I race in the Detroit area and have regular chutes, asymetricals and cruising. My cruising chute is smaller than my asymetricals used for racing. Asymetricals have much longer foot dimensions and are nearly the same size as a regular spinnaker and are flown from the pole or an adjustable pendant controlled from the cockpit. You can get further opinion from a sailmaker by asking for a quote on a new one, ask about dimensions etc. and then shop the used market. Hope this helps and doesn't confuse you. Jim Hudnut.