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 <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > 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 Brass > Washington, NC > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via > CnC-List > Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 5:43 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net <mailto:f...@postaudio.net>> > 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 >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> 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 I >> Seattle, 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!
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