>Here are the sizes forthe three sails resulting from two reefs:
> foot luff
> full main 94" 230"
> 1st reef 81" 200"
> 2nd reef 65" 160"
>Some are measurements, some calculated therefrom.
>
>This places the second reef 70" up the luff (the first came from the
>sailmaker at 30" up the luff), corresponding to a point about halfway
>between the first and second batten on the leech.
>
>If my trig & geometry haven't left me altogether, and neglecting draft,
>this means the area ratios are:
> full 100%
> 1st reef 75%
> 2nd reef 48%
>
>I've had good luck with this arrangement.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Bill Combs
WWP 19 #439 (1987)
"Ursa Minor"
Fort Walton Beach FL
ttursine@gnt.net