Initial Inspection - Sails
Indra had a mainsail, jib, and staysail still rigged up aboard that remained exposed to the elements for a least the prior 2-plus years. Stowed below the V-berth was a spare staysail, a drifter, and a storm sail. Overall, the sail condition of the inventory was excellent to satisfactory; with only minor sewing repairs needed.
Mainsail
The mainsail was still attached to the mast/boom under a removable dark blue sail cover. It was removed from the boat and spread out on concrete for inspection. Sail material was still crisp and stitching intact, sail was in excellent condition. Sail was folded and stored in marina building.
Added to the To Do List:
- B0165 – Replace main sail cover with stack pack cover.
Specifics:
The mainsail was built by Fyfe Sails Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand in February 2009. The main sail purchase cost was about US $3,026.00 (NZ $4,600.00).
- Material – 9.46 ounce Dacron Polyester.
- Luff – 38.17′ / 11.63 m
- Foot – 16.5′ / 5.03 m
- Leech – 41′ / 12.50 m
- Area – 314.67 sqf / 29.23 sqm
Remarks: Two sets of reef points at 6'7" and 13'2". Allslip Internal Flat Low Friction Sail Slides (A109), 3/4″ W X 1 ¾” L, installed from tack upward with black snap-in plastic shackles or 1-inch webbing at positions: 3'2", 6', 8'11", 11'11", 14'11', 17'11', 20'10", 23'9", 26'9", 29'7", 32'3", 35', 37'8", and 38'. Two inch wide battens installed from tack upward with length as follows: 8'11" with length 14', 14'11' with length 12', 20'10" with length 9'8", 26'9" with length 7', and 32'3" with length 3'10".
Jib/Yankee
The Jib or Yankee sail was still attached to the Profurl Basic Model B35M manual reefing-furling system. It was removed from the boat and spread out on concrete for inspection. Sail material was still relatively stiff and most stitching was still intact, sail was in used but satisfactory condition. At the tack, two Clamcleat protective cloth panels had lost their Velcro adhesion and material was worn out. Sail was folded and stored in marina building.
Added to the To Do List:
- A0166 – Replace Jib Clamcleat protective cloth panels.
Specifics:
The Yankee was built by Fyfe Sails Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand in September 2007. The Yankee purchase cost was about US $2,067.00 (NZ $3,160.00).
- Material – 8.46 ounce Contender Sailcloth
- Luff – 33.83′ / 10.31 m
- Foot – 16.42' / 5.0 m
- Leech – 39' / 11.89 m
- Area – 276.46 sqf / 25.68 sqm
Remarks: Luff tape 5 mm (13/64") (US #6). Sunbrella UV cloth on leech and foot. Clew 6.6′ / 2.0 m above deck.
Staysail
The Staysail was still attached to the Profurl Classis/Elite Model NC32 manual reefing-furling system. It was removed from the boat and spread out on concrete for inspection. Sail material was moderately stiff and most stitching was still intact, sail was in used but satisfactory condition. It was evident by the stitching hole patterns that no longer had threads present, that the original UV protective sail cloth material had been removed. Per previous owners log in April 2014 the edge of the sail was painted with WeatherGuard Honey Gold color latex paint. Sail was folded and stored in marina building.
Added to the To Do List:
- A0167 – Obtain Sunbrella UV material and sew UV protective strip on Staysail.
Specifics:
The staysail was built by Fyfe Sails Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand in September 2007. The staysail purchase cost was about US $1,243.00 (NZ $1,900.00).
- Material – 8.46 ounce Contender Sailcloth
- Luff – 22.58' / 6.88 m
- Foot – 11.58' / 3.53 m
- Leech – 27' / 8.23 m
- Area – 129.0 sqf / 12.5 sqm
Remarks: Luff tape 5 mm (13/64") (US #6). Sunbrella UV cloth on leech and foot. Clew 4.6′ / 1.4 m above deck.
Spare Staysail
The spare Staysail was folded, secured with a rope, and was stowed in the area below the V-berth. Inspection revealed the material and sewing was still in satisfactory shape with a few patch repairs evident. A few seams required complete re-stitching. The patch repairs that were made with adhesive sail cloth were removed and were repaired with sewed on patches of Dacron Supercruise 8.4 ounce white sailcloth. It was evident by the stitching hole patterns that no longer had threads present, that the original UV protective sail cloth material had been removed. The sail was thoroughly washed, dried, and stowed in a bag.
Specifics:
The staysail was built by Calibre Sails, Ltd., Whangarei, New Zealand with unknown manufacture date or cost.
- Material – 8.46 ounce Contender Sailcloth
- Luff – 22.33' / 6.80 m
- Foot – 9.5' / 2.90 m
- Leech – 27' / 8.23 m
- Area – 100.12 sqf / 9.30 sqm
Remarks: 2-inch stainless steel tack ring. Luff & foot taught lines. Webbing loops at head and clew.
Drifter
The drifter was stowed in a large yellow zipper bag in the area below the V-berth. Inspection revealed the material and sewing was still in excellent shape. At the tack ring, the Nicopress sleeve that secured the tack-to-head wire had worn through the cloth and was repaired with a sewed on patch of Dacron Supercruise 8.4 ounce white sailcloth. It was thoroughly washed, dried, and stowed in its zipper bag.
Specifics:
The drifter was built by Sails East Ltd, Hong Kong, China in February 2012. The drifter purchase cost was about $730.00.
- Material – 1.5 ounce White Contender Ripstop Sailcloth.
- Luff – 46.63′ / 13.3 m
- Foot – 24.6′ / 7.5 m
- Leech – 37.73′ / 11.5 m
- Area – 484.38 sqf / 45.0 sqm
Remarks: 316 stainless steel wire thimble at head with 3/16 inch wire from head to 1 inch white Slimline ring at tack with wire secured with Nicopress sleeves. 316 stainless steel Endeavour 1.5 inch ring at clew. Gransegel 1.5 inch cleat with 1/8 inch nylon cord installed at 8 inches from clew for both foot and leech. Loose luff, Tri-Radial Cut, with long deck zipper stow bag.
Storm Sail
The storm sail was stowed in a zipper bag in the area below the V-berth and smelt a little musty. Inspection revealed the material and sewing was still in excellent shape. It was thoroughly washed, dried, and stowed in its zipper bag. On the mast a separate storm sail track existed, with entry base at 12.5 inches above the deck, and extended upward to 28 feet mast height.
Specifics:
The storm sail was built by Calibre Sails, Ltd., Whangarei, New Zealand in July 2004.
- Material – 10.5 ounce Bright Orange Ripstop Sailcloth.
- Luff – 13.92′ / 4.24 m
- Foot – 7.92′ / 2.41 m
- Leech – 17.75’ / 5.41 m
- Area – 53.14 sqf / 4.94 sqm
Remarks: 9mm bolt rope in luff tape. 2-inch stainless steel round ring at head and clew. Asano 7mm D-shackle installed at end of 2.5ft 1-inch webbing joined at 2-inch stainless steel round ring to 4 feet of 1.5-inch webbing attached at tack. Allslip Internal Flat Low Friction Sail Slides (A109), 3/4″ W X 1 ¾” L, installed from head with 1-inch webbing at positions: 2”, 6”, 3’ 1”, 5’ 8”, 8’ 2”, 10’ 9”, 13’ 3”, and 13’ 7”. Zipper stow bag.
