Thanks for the tips. I'm sure in winds that are a little heavier than 5 or six
knots the sails will assume a better shape. I was more concerned with
trying to get the folds out from the shipping process than getting the
draft, etc. exactly right anyhow. Also, the wind was shift so half the
time when I put it on autopilot and went forward and layed down to
snap a pic the wind angle wasn't even correct.

Rest assured that I can easily trim my sails for maximum efficiency.
I could probably even beat Ella Vuella in light air. He claims his ship
is easily driven but mine is more easily driven than even his.

S.Simon

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message ...
Neal,

Listen to what the Nav is saying. He is telling it true. The greatest
depth of the Chord should be in the forward 1/3 of the sail. This
shouldn't be a problem with a new sail. As the sail ages it falls
further back.That is when you you start looking for new sails.

Looking at your pictures I would say you have those sails set TO TIGHT.
Ease up!
let the new sails that their own shape.

On the main sail, for the size sail you have and being new, your halyard
tension shouldn't be any tighter than you can get without the wench and
sheet tension should be just enough to pull the top batten parallel to
the boom. Get that draft forward without over adjusting.

That, I hope is my final comment. If I can help you in anyway, e-mail
me.

Don't stretch those new sails out of shape
"I'LL DRINK TO THAT!"

Ole Thom