sail weight

Builder's Forum
1

i am looking at getting a lug sail for my NE Dory locally.  What weight cloth is standard for the sail?

2

4 oz. Dacron sailcloth like this would be a good choice:

http://www.sailrite.com/easearch#!-dacron-sail-cloth/Application:Mainsail&ea_a=Weight%3A3-4-9-oz

Old Yeller

3

4.0 ounce Dacron is the stock fabric for all CLC sails.

4

Thanks, looking forward to some sailing.

barry