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How long is a j24 mast?

How long is a j24 mast?

Boat Specifications

Length 24 ft
Builder/Designer Rod Johnstone
Source of Data Class Rules

How long should a spinnaker sheet be?

Sheets

Main sheet Boom length x (purchase +1)
Genoa sheet Boat length x 1-1.5
Yankee sheet Boat length x 1.5-2
Spinnaker guy / tackline Boat length x 1.5-2
Spinnaker / Gennaker sheet Boat length x 2-2.5

How do you stuff a spinnaker?

PACKING A SPINNAKER IN A TURTLE BAG

  1. Tie each clew to its correct tie point.
  2. Put the bottom of the sleeve (ring end) in the bag.
  3. Put any loose sail that extends below the bottom of the sleeve in the bag.
  4. KEEP ALL LINES ON THE SAIL OR SLEEVE OUTSIDE OF THE TURTLE UNTIL THE VERY LAST STEP.

How big is a j24?

J/24

Development
LOA 7.32 m (24.0 ft)
LWL 6.10 m (20.0 ft)
Beam 2.71 m (8 ft 11 in)
Hull appendages

How tall is a j24?

The J/24 is a 24′ (7.32m) one design sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone (United States). She was built since 1977 (and now discontinued) by J/Boats (United States).

How long should your main sheet be?

between 42 and 46 feet
The ideal length seems to be between 42 and 46 feet. The thickness of your mainsheet will affect both the grip you can have on it and the amount of friction as it goes through the blocks (a thicker line will have more friction).

What is the difference between a halyard and a sheet?

As nouns the difference between halyard and sheet is that halyard is (nautical) a rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard while sheet is a thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.

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