My sailmaker recommended dacron over Sunbrella as it gives a better sail shape and replacing it a couple of times over the course of the sails life was better than living with compromised Sunbrella shape. YMMV.
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:54:02 -0400 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails From: [email protected] CC: [email protected] 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 <[email protected]> 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 BrassWashington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 5:43 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Frederick G Street <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails You get sun in Seattle? :^) I’ve been there a fair amount, usually either in March/April or August, and I’ve actually seen the sun quite a lot. All of Mount Rainier, too. I’ve also been in contact with RT sails; they have been really pushing against me getting a Dacron sun cover, preferring the Sunbrella instead. They say they’ve had issues with the longevity of the Dacron. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Mar 26, 2016, at 4:20 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Our sailing season is just starting, but even in the off season we’ll find days to get out and take the boat for a spin. We’ve done a few sails already this year. We have new sunbrella sail covers so the main will pretty much always be dry and protected from the sun. -- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 Mk ISeattle, WA _______________________________________________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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