There's one on the J-80 I race on. It works, but is a bit of a pain to put up every time you go out. It comes down in about 15 seconds but takes a couple of minutes to hoist it up. There's a zipper that runs all the way up and a bunch of little strings which help it keep its shape - they zig-zag around it - I assume to keep any part of the sleeve from billowing out. If you keep it straight then there's no problem, if it gets tangled up around itself....another matter.
It's been on there for three years and still looks pretty good. The straps with velcro on them (wrap around at the bottom) are getting worn, but that is a small matter. We have a genoa on the J-80 and race PHRF (small local fleet). It beats the hell out of taking the sail off each time and rolling it up. But, the mylar/kevlar whatever sail takes a set around the furler so it has a bit of a preset on one tack or the other. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: David Knecht To: CnC CnC discussion list Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 5:57 PM Subject: Stus-List genoa sock Has anyone used a product like the ATN genoa sleeve? I am considering if I get a new genoa, not having a protective leech section put on and instead using a product like this. Plusses and minuses? I have seen comments that they create more windage in a storm, but ATN is claiming it would be protective. I have seen plenty of genoas destroyed at our club by something coming loose while at the mooring in a blow, and this seems like a way to prevent that. Dave David Knecht Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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