[Rhodes22-list] Sails

[Mary Lou Troy]

Related sail question. We've decided to go to a new furler for the 
genoa. Not because of any problems but because we want to be able to 
take down the genoa without lowering the mast. Looking at the 
Schaeffer Snap-furl rather than the CDI as eventual plans call for an 
additional working jib and the Schaeffer will allow easier sail changes.

Because we need some work done on the genny anyway we are planning 
purchase the furler through SailCare and have them do the repairs. 
They will recondition the sail, repair some stitching, put the proper 
tape and luff pad on the luff. They are suggesting that we replace 
the Sunbrella with a newer type of UV resistant material that is not 
as heavy (wish I could remember the name of it - I do remember that 
it only comes in white). Has anyone done this? Seems like a good idea.

Originally we were going to have them clean and recondition the main 
as well but I think we are leaning toward getting a new main with the 
vertical betten next year.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD


At 10:02 AM 11/13/2007, you wrote:
>Michael,
>
>Sails are very susceptible to damage from the sun.  It basically eats the
>fabric and causes it to fall to pieces.  To protect this, roller furling
>sails have a layer of sunbrella fabric sown in the bottom and back edge so
>that this is exposed when the sail is furled.  This fabric is more resit ant
>to the sun and cheaper to replace once it eventually goes bad.  A lot of
>boats have this as a different color.  Look at the boat at the top of the
>page at http://www.rhodes22.com.  You will notice the edges of the genny are
>darker.  This is the sunbrella sacrificial.  Because the main is furling and
>a piece of it remains outside of the mast, the triangle at the clew also has
>this fabric.
>
>You need to make sure that all of this was discussed when you quoted your
>sail price.  It definitely adds to the price of the sail.
>
>Hank
>
>
>On 11/13/07, MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hey Art,
> >
> > I don't know what you're asking. Can you explain?
> > I have an IMF if that helps...
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
> > Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> > >
> > > Michael,
> > > Did they quote with sacrificial cloth on the genny and on the end of the
> > > main?  Did you specify the main with batten?
> > > Art
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >>From: MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com>
> > >>Sent: Nov 12, 2007 6:18 PM
> > >>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sails
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Thanks Hank....I suppose the only way for me to find out is to
> > physically
> > >>inspect the condition and if no repairs are needed then she goes to Sail
> > >>Care. Otherwise for $875 a new North Sail is the choice to go with.
> > >>
> > >>Michael
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Hank-5 wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Michael,
> > >>>
> > >>> A word of caution with Sailcare.  they do a great job, but my $200
> > quote
> > >>> went to $750 with recommended sail repairs and sunbrella replacements.
> > >>> If
> > >>> your sails are in great condition, then Sailcare is probably a good
> > >>> deal.
> > >>> If not, you may want to consider the new ones.
> > >>>
> > >>> Hank
> > >>>
> > >>> On Nov 12, 2007 3:31 PM, MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I just got a quote from Cruising Direct. $875 for both the IMF main
> > >>>> sail
> > >>>> and
> > >>>> CDi furling jib.
> > >>>> 6 week lead time. Otherwise 10-12 weeks in the spring time. Dacron
> > >>>> material
> > >>>> and made reference that these are North Sails. Alternatively I also
> > got
> > >>>> a
> > >>>> quote from Sailcare for sail cleaning for $204 for both sails. I'm
> > >>>> debating
> > >>>> what to do as the sails are 10 years old.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Michael
> > >>>> Silverside 87'
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> > >>>> >
> > >>>> > Yes Virginia, this really is about sailboats and sailing.  Has
> > anyone
> > >>>> done
> > >>>> > business with FX Sails?  I think this is the former AirForce Sails
> > of
> > >>>> > SailNet fame.  SailNet is back in business.  Has anyone done
> > business
> > >>>> with
> > >>>> > them lately?  FX has a 10% off sale on sails and they were already
> > >>>> $1000
> > >>>> > below the only quote I've gotten so far on the mainsail
> > replacement.
> > >>>>  Any
> > >>>> > experience?
> > >>>> >
> > >>>> > Brad
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