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U20 General Discussion / Re: Sail Shape

« Last post by Steve Shaw on December 02, 2025, 07:16:13 PM »

Those are Jenkins sails and Gray Shanahan had those made and Im sure you could follow up with him or the sailmaker.
It has a short luff much like an ODR sail.

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Sail Shape

« Last post by Josh Jones on December 01, 2025, 10:14:30 PM »

I don't know, looked at some other photos and it might be a ODR spinnaker. I'm sure someone with a keener eye can tell you for sure.

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Sail Shape

« Last post by Josh Jones on December 01, 2025, 10:12:29 PM »

It does look a little small, but it's hard to tell due to your huge PHRF main with that massive broach.

We are used to seeing ODR sails around here.

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Sail Shape

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 01, 2025, 10:01:16 PM »

sais

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U20 General Discussion / Sail Shape

« Last post by Philip Davis on December 01, 2025, 10:00:38 PM »

My first time seeing my sails from outside the boat.  The spinnaker appears more like a code 0 to me.  Any comments or thoughts?

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Video from 2025 North Americans onboard breakdown of crew work

« Last post by Josh Jones on December 01, 2025, 05:40:57 PM »

Thanks John and team for the footage, and Steve for the insightful review / breakdown!

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U20 General Discussion / Video from 2025 North Americans onboard breakdown of crew work

« Last post by Steve Shaw on December 01, 2025, 05:15:45 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHfi_9oVWV0

Copy and paste this in your browser to watch

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Shapes of Speed "Shorts"

« Last post by Travis Gregory on November 23, 2025, 04:21:09 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPUnw8DGH5s
Another link to a spinnaker launching and jibing video.
Copy and Paste in your browser if needed

Really well done demonstration.  Thanks for taking the time to get a good camera angle. Excellent editing as well.  Would you post a photo or spec on the mast block/cleat you are running on MM?

Thanks

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Shapes of Speed "Shorts"

« Last post by Steve Shaw on November 22, 2025, 05:46:38 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPUnw8DGH5s
Another link to a spinnaker launching and jibing video.
Copy and Paste in your browser if needed

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Shroud Adjusters

« Last post by Paul Coppala on November 18, 2025, 04:30:29 AM »

I had turnbuckle handles modified like this with a bit of aluminum bar on #159 when I bought it (mine didn't have any epoxy). When it came time to replace the rigging, I called Ronstan insisting I had their 1/4 turnbuckles with handles. The assured me no such part ever existed. After closer inspection, I realized they had been modified this way to use the larger handles.

When I upgraded, I swapped to 4mm Dyform, which you can use with a 5/16" turnbuckle. That allows you to use the proper handle and grip without modification. I've been very happy, and the adjustment handles now properly snap down around the turnbuckle body.