When my carbon 150 was recut for use on roller furling, the sailmaker put a 
poly film on the leach and foot to protect the Mylar from UV. The poly film 
looked like Scotch Tape – only about 18” wide. He said the material is used 
fairly commonly on laminated sails that do not have a scrim on the sail. I 
suspect that is the material you mention.

 

The poly film lasted about 2 years on the roller before it needed to be 
replaced. To my comment about short life, the sailmaker said that laminated 
sails without a Dacron scrim should not be left on a roller furler, but should 
be installed before and removed after each race.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails now sun cover

 

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). 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

 

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