Tapered Main Sheet

[Ayes]

I am looking for specs and a supplier for a tapered Main Sheet, something like 1/8" to 3/8" and the length each part should be.  Is there a supplier you may recomend?

Oh, and while I have you on the line, I also need to replace the numbers on my sail.  Again I am looking for a supplier.

Thanks in advance.

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[DN 805]

At Sailing Specialists, Inc., in Williams Bay, WI (Iceboat center of the World), we stock Marlow tapered line.  This line has a smoothe no-stretch dyneema core and a fuzzy polyester cover.  The dyneema core is 1/4" diameter.  The outside diameter including the polyester cover is 3/8".    This line is made specifically for tapering with minimal labor.  We do not charge for the labor of stripping off the cover and seizing with waxed twine at the junction so the cover will not slide off the core.   

I use a 30 ft. piece.  23' full diameter, 7' stripped to 1/4".  When sailing, the junction is inside the aluminum boom.  The back boom and deck blocks have the 1/4" and the forward boom block and the ratchet on the tiller post have the 3/8".
Having a 30 ft. mainsheet allows the sail to be eased all the way to the shrouds, which makes it convenient when crossing pressure ridges or maneuvering in the parking area.  I tie the cockpit end of the mainsheet to an eyestrap on the cockpit floor so it stays in the boat.

30 ft. of mainsheet is $53.70, f.o.b. Williams Bay, WI.  Sorry, the only color available is white w/white and black flecks.     If you don't like my formula, happy to taper to any formula the customer prefers.  Can cut overall length longer or shorter, if you prefer.    Have a forumla for Nites and Renegades too.  Or if you want a spinnaker sheet for your soft water boat, we also have the  Marlow
tapered line in a 5/32"-1/4" combination. 

Hope this is a help
Jane Pegel, DN 805
sailing19@charter.net

[Ayes]

Yes that helps a lot.  Thank you.  I will be in touch.

Now, about those pesky numbers ...

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[Mark Isabell - DN5014]

Jim Gluek can help you with DN sails and numbers.  He now represents North Sails and Melges.....here is a new press release from Melges. Jim is the go to person for DN sails for Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

ICEBOAT SAIL REPAIRS WELCOME
Sail Numbers, Covers available.
PRESS RELEASE:
Melges is very pleased to announce that the Zenda, Wisconsin based organization is
ready to be able to be able to help the iceboating and land-sailing community of
sailors with new sails, battens, covers and other racing materials.
With the addition of Jim Gluek the Melges Team is now fully geared toward being
able to service your iceboating needs. Jim is an excellent iceboater with the
eagerness to help customers enjoy the sport further. His expertise in sailmaking is a
wonderful addition to the Melges Team.
Please feel free to contact Jim Gluek or any of the other Melges Team.
NORTH SAILS ZENDA: 262-275-9728 ask for Jim Gluek, Harry Melges, Andy
Burdick or Charlie Harrett.
DIRECT LINE: JIM GLUEK: 262-227-6686 / jim@melges.com

[Ayes]

Thanks for the tip Mark!