Just to make it a little more interesting.. 

With my (new to me) racing headsails This what I'm going with:    
http://www.atninc.com/atn-genoa-sleeve-sailing-equipment.shtml

With the Genoa Sleeve way you have complete protection from sun / rain / 
pollen / whatever for no matter what sail happens to to be on the furler. 
ATN's sleeve is a bit pricey but it seems to be the way to go. 

Added weight to the sail(s) = 0

it's a little more hassle to hoist but this way I feel the sails are 
better protected and I don't have to do anything to the sails. 


-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier,  GA




John ? that was my thinking, too; and the sail is only on the fuller for 
about five months a year up here.

Decisions, decisions?

? Fred

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

> On Mar 27, 2016, at 10:54 AM, John Pennie via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Pretty much mirrors everything I?ve heard on the subject.  With that 
said, I went with Dacron.  It is noticeable in light air. 
> 
> John
> 
>> On Mar 27, 2016, at 11:45 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> I had a preliminary conversation with my local sailmaker about a new 
suit of sails for Imzadi. He was also very down on using a Dacron sun 
cover for the headsail. His opinion was that they are typically good for 
5-6 years or less, and better suited to use on sails used for club racing 
and not left for long term on the furler. He said Sunberlla is heavier, 
stiffer, and more expensive (which increases initial cost of the sail and 
slightly decreases performance), but very much more durable (and a better 
value in the long run if you are a cruiser). 
>> 
>> Rick Brass
>> Washington, N

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