"i found the zipper pocket a problem when lowering the sail. i had to pull down hard on the pocket to lower the sail. you have no advantage when lowering unlike raising it. we removed the pocket and installed rope "hoops " which worked…"
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Hi thereLooking at the plans of a tiki38 I see that there is sometimes differences between the written measurements and the one i measure with ruler. For example on the plan its written 1420mm...but…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian R Jan 10, 2020.
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"Here's something based on working (40 years) to make actual things;
1) Never scale off plans for manufacture, they may be ok for estimates
2) Never trust architects or any one else to be 100% accurate or right"
"Note the measurments on the plans,and report it on what you need to cut.
If the plan asks for a 12 inches by 4 inches plywood piece, then mesure this size on your plywood."
"I dont get you!
I should rel
y should only rely on the provided measurements and not on what my ruler shows...correct?"
"Unless if on the sheet plan it is given as a size design (mast foot was an exemple) rely only on measurements. Also, I suggest that you take a good care with the two indications:one is metric, the other imperial. You may use either, but don't…"
"Do not measure the plans and expect accuracy. Follow only the written numbers provided."
measurements ono the plans
Hi thereLooking at the plans of a tiki38 I see that there is sometimes differences between the written measurements and the one i measure with ruler. For example on the plan its written 1420mm...but if i measure with ruler it gives 143.7 mm, the scale is 1:10 so, this gives 1437 mm.Which measurement should one rely on, the one measured by ruler or the one written on the plan?See More
"stringers+9mm ply+fiber glass coating...this is what gives the final good resistance"
"Tx Stew!
I think I will use polytarp style of cloth to make the sails...maybe doubling it for more strength..."
"yes, that is correct. the luff of the soft wingsail just pulls down like a sock"
zipper on tiki38 mainsail
There is 1 zipper on the tiki38 mainsail and there is no need to unzip it when lowering the sail? Is this correct? See More
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