looking for mainsail dimensions

[wobbly]

I am having trouble finding the correct dimensions for my commander mainsail. I need to replace it and i am having trouble finding a replacement. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Jeff Zimmerman

[Bill]

Most sailmakers should have sail patterns for the Ariel/Commander yacht. Dimensions alone do not a sail make . . . (dimensions are in the manual).

[Ariel242]

The best info for dimensions you are going to find without the manual is on the sailrite sails database; however their measurements are made by a computer algorithm, so not exact.
If you are getting a new sail I highly recommend purchasing the manual and taking a visit to your local sailmaker with your old main.
If you are trying to match a used main from other boats on the internet, your biggest concern is that the foot is not too long. Its much easier for a sail repairman to to shorten luff of a sail.
Or, you might luck out and find someone on here willing to part with a racing sail past its prime.

[wobbly]

Thanks for the reply regarding mainsail measurements. Unfortunately, the main that came with the boat is a generic sail that is at least 2 feet short all the way around. I would be very interested in purchasing a used main from this forum and have a new sail made over the winter. Jeff

[Bill]

Hogin Sails in Alameda has supplied the local class with sails and they are excellent. In the past, shipping has not been an issue. That said, a local loft will come out and measure your boat before cutting a new sail. Most established lofts should have cloth cutting plans for AC yachts, since Pearson's were popular in the day. Ask Hogin for a quote. No cost for that. (Ask if the Ariel Class discount is still available.)

Hogin Sails
1801 D Clement Avenue , Alameda
CA , US , 94501
Fax: (510) 523-2339
Call: (510) 523-4388
Email: steve@hoginsails.com