Introduction

A storm jib is a great piece of equipment to have on board your boat when the weather turns bad. It can help you sail in light winds and increase your speed through the water when winds are strong. If you don’t have a storm jib, but want one, follow these steps to make sure that you get one that will fit correctly:

Determine the size of your boat by looking at its length.

First, you’ll want to measure the length of your boat. This is important because it will determine how much sail area you can have on deck. The longer your boat is, the more weight and drag it will have when sailing.

If you have an existing jib or jib in mind and want to compare, we recommend using a tape measure or yardstick to get an accurate measurement of its length (in feet). If not—and if you’re building a new one from scratch—we recommend using our sizing chart for reference.

Once you’ve done that, multiply that number by two if it’s two-thirds as high as it is wide (for example: 10 feet by 5 feet would be 25 square feet total), then add the sail area of your main sail(s) together(for example: 40 square foot main + 60 square foot mizzen = 100 total square feet). The result should be something close enough for most boats under 30 feet long!

Measure the sail area of your boat.

To weigh out your jib, you need to measure the sail area of your boat. The measurement you will use is the length, width, height and depth of your vessel in feet.

• Measure length: This is simply the distance from bow to stern.
• Measure width: This is how wide your vessel is at its widest point (usually midship).
• Measure height: The height is measured from keel to gunwale (the upper edge of the hull). It doesn’t include any rigging or other equipment that may be attached above this line; it just measures how tall or short your boat sits on its keel alone when sitting in dry dock without anything else on top or below it such as sails or batteries mounted inside compartments built into their sides called lockers which are often installed below deck between bulkheads lining these walls so passengers don’t have access unless they’re invited by someone who does have permission such as an adult family member who owns one these craft themselves and wants others aboard too!

Select a screen that is no bigger than one-third of your sail area.

When choosing a screen, you want to select one that is no bigger than one-third of your sail area. This will prevent the boat from being weighed down too much, which can cause it to drag in the water and be difficult to handle.

It’s also important not to make your jib so big that it doesn’t fit on your boat! If you have an older vessel or live on a lake where space is limited, this may mean going smaller than you think. You don’t want the jib to be so large that it takes up all of your cockpit or blocks access to stowage areas—this could make things awkward when sailing or traveling with other boats.

Identify the type of screen you wish to purchase for your boat.

The screen is the part of the storm jib that extends out from the boat. It is held in place by a roller furler, which allows you to easily pull it up and down. The screen can be made of different materials, such as nylon or polyester. The shape of your screen will depend on what type of boat you have; for example, catamarans often have taller screens than monohulls.

Purchase a screen and use it to create a storm jib for your boat.

Step 1: Purchase a screen from an online vendor.

Step 2: Use the screen to create a storm jib for your boat.

Step 3: Don’t forget to measure the sail area of your boat before purchasing a screen

A storm jib is a very good idea and can be purchased through an online vendor.

A storm jib is a very good idea and can be purchased through an online vendor. Storm jibs are used on many types of boats and are sometimes referred to as storm sails, sailing curtains, or window blinds. A storm jib can be used for many years, even if there is not an actual storm. A storm jib can also be used for different locations such as the ocean, lakes and rivers.

The way that you choose to use your particular brand of window blinds will largely depend on the type of boat you have (if any). For example: If you’re using a powerboat then it’s important that you know how much space there is between your boat’s windows so they don’t catch onto anything inside or outside their cabin – this could lead to injury!

Conclusion

This is the best way to create a storm jib for your boat. You can purchase it online and know that it will fit properly. If you are still unsure about what type of screen is best for your boat, then contact us at Boatyard.