How to Determine Proper Sheet Lengths

[Patrick_Seattle]

Sorry, I don't my copy of Brion's book handy and this is probably answered in there.

Are there guidelines to use for determining good lengths for sheets? I say it as just sheets because I am looking to replace my jib, main, mizzen, etc., etc. and just replacing what I have might not be the optimum.

Thanks!
-p

[Brian Duff]

sheets which run through tackles have to be figured on the boat. normally spin sheets are double the length of boats

jib sheets 1.5 length of boats

staysail 1 length