David, I have been using one for the last eight years on my racing genoa. With two people it takes about three to four minutes to put up, much less to take down. MUCH better than the heavy UV Sunbrella or some other sort of sacrificial material. Genoa flies much better in lighter air. Any good sailmaker or canvas person can easily make you one. Probably cheaper than ATN., and you want it made the exact height of you luff. Too big, and it will flop around in wind.
Tom Anderson C&C 32 Nonpareil On the hard in Marblehead, MA Message: 3 Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 17:57:17 -0500 From: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> To: CnC CnC discussion list <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List genoa sock Message-ID: <297380ae-0358-4fb1-a810-3d528630e...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" 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
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