There is another option, but I don’t know precisely what it is. When I was shopping for my last headsail, I nearly bought a Z sail (http://www.zsails.com <http://www.zsails.com/>). They use some kind of film on the leech that was described to me as protecting from UV, but transparent, lighter and better shape than sunbrella type material. I have not seen it in person, but was intrigued and they seem to have a good reputation locally for race results. Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 28, 2016, at 6:49 PM, William Walker via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Have you been in a marina with one of the sleeves on the boat next door in 20 > knows of wind? I have. Think flag. > Bill Walker > CnC 36 > > Sent from AOL Mobile Mail > > > > On Monday, March 28, 2016 Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 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>http://www.atninc.com/atn-genoa-sleeve-sailing-equipment.shtml > <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 <mailto: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> < > >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>mailto: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 > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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