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 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 10:41 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> 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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