I just finished sewing a mainsail cover for my new sail. This cover will be used to restrain the sail on outings lasting a couple of weeks, it will not be used to store the sail for a long time. This cover is designed for a loose-footed mainsail. It is designed to fit inside the forthcoming lazy jack setup. I chose cotton canvas because I like its looks and feel and I like its superior breathing. Try pulling some air through Sunbrella or Top Gun. I will finish with some waterproofing spray when it warms up. Not very visible in the picture is a boltrope along the middle bottom of the cover. Since my main is not using the slot on the boom, I will use it to hold the cover in place. The zipper along the top and in front of the mast is a UV protected material, both #10 marine grade. I made the cover with some extra material, and it will fit over the boom and the sail if I so desire. This way I can slide the cover into the boom slot under the loose footed main, raise the lazy jacks, drop the halyard, and zip up the cover, knowing that the sail is safe and protected and won't inflate if a blow comes along...John S Boise
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Sunbrella sail cover
I have used Sunbrella sailcovers on several boats for twenty years and have never had a mold problem or any other sail deterioration impact. If you are going to the work of making a cover, you might as well use material that will stand up to the weather for years.
I have used Sunbrella sailcovers on several boats for twenty years and have never had a mold problem or any other sail deterioration impact. If you are going to the work of making a cover, you might as well use material that will stand up to the weather for years.
Cotton Canvas
Old Salt It is no trouble at all for me to make another but at the rate I use it, it should last for many years. So I chose a material I liked, not the material I "ought" to have chosen. I have made many projects out of Sunbrella, Top Gun, acrylics etc. but canvas (to me) looks better. John S Boise
Old Salt It is no trouble at all for me to make another but at the rate I use it, it should last for many years. So I chose a material I liked, not the material I "ought" to have chosen. I have made many projects out of Sunbrella, Top Gun, acrylics etc. but canvas (to me) looks better. John S Boise
Hey John S, Boise
Hey John S, While it might appear you're pickin' on my buddy the Old Salt, we're coming out to kick your .....However, we'd like to go for a sail first and burn a bunch of brewskies then we'll get down to business.
I agree with your decision, canvas is a lot softer and has a more friendly appearance. I know my sail catcher is "sunbrella" but my bimini is cotton canvas but the bimini cover is Sunbrella. So go figure guess I'm fickle. I still think this is a great forum and I appreciate all of you guys who share a tremendous bank of intelligence so freely. Man I'm in a good mood today, why not- I didn't notice my name in the obits..... Steve Paul Nashville, IN
Hey John S, While it might appear you're pickin' on my buddy the Old Salt, we're coming out to kick your .....However, we'd like to go for a sail first and burn a bunch of brewskies then we'll get down to business.
I agree with your decision, canvas is a lot softer and has a more friendly appearance. I know my sail catcher is "sunbrella" but my bimini is cotton canvas but the bimini cover is Sunbrella. So go figure guess I'm fickle. I still think this is a great forum and I appreciate all of you guys who share a tremendous bank of intelligence so freely. Man I'm in a good mood today, why not- I didn't notice my name in the obits..... Steve Paul Nashville, INLast word?
Since this is all in fun...right?...I'll just comment that I have seen mildew form on canvas and not on Sunbrella and that would spoil the look for me.
Since this is all in fun...right?...I'll just comment that I have seen mildew form on canvas and not on Sunbrella and that would spoil the look for me.
Mildew
I'll probably get guff for this, but the areas where I sail don't seem to have a mildew problem. Even on the largest lakes around here, the humididty can approach zero. I don't store the boom on the boat as I am a trailer sailor. Now, if the covers get mildew, I'll seam rip the zippers out of them and start anew with acrylic/polyester canvas. Please don't take offense at my blunt, to-the-point tone of voice. I really have learned a lot on this discussion board. I try to think out what I am going to do as far as mods go on my boat, and I try to think out my posts as well. Thanks to all of you posters, past and future. But PLEASE post pictures of your boats! A properly chastened John S Boise
I'll probably get guff for this, but the areas where I sail don't seem to have a mildew problem. Even on the largest lakes around here, the humididty can approach zero. I don't store the boom on the boat as I am a trailer sailor. Now, if the covers get mildew, I'll seam rip the zippers out of them and start anew with acrylic/polyester canvas. Please don't take offense at my blunt, to-the-point tone of voice. I really have learned a lot on this discussion board. I try to think out what I am going to do as far as mods go on my boat, and I try to think out my posts as well. Thanks to all of you posters, past and future. But PLEASE post pictures of your boats! A properly chastened John S Boise
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Hi Old Salt, yes it's all in fun. We all respect one another here and the opinions which follow. I just thought I'd gig a few guys today for the fun of it. Sorry if I offended anyone. Mildew is a good friend of mine but I keep her under control. Steve
Hi Old Salt, yes it's all in fun. We all respect one another here and the opinions which follow.
I just thought I'd gig a few guys today for the fun of it. Sorry if I offended anyone. Mildew is a good friend of mine but I keep her under control. SteveGood fun
Hey guys, no offense taken. I really enjoy this site and look forward to the questions and answers. I'll bet that the stinkpot kids don't have nearly as much fun!
Hey guys, no offense taken. I really enjoy this site and look forward to the questions and answers. I'll bet that the stinkpot kids don't have nearly as much fun!
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