Drying Sails with In-Mast Furling

[MikeS]

I recently purchased a boat with In Mast Furling. If the sails are wet when furled and then the boat is docked for several days or weeks, I am concerned that they could be damaged. What is the normal procedure for this. Should I remove the sails and dry them out or has sail technology come so far it's not really a concern.

 

[Jim A]

they just get

moldy. get them cleaned

 

[Gord May]

Dry you're sails

Mildew sucks !!!Dry out you're sails. If conditions permit, you merely hoist the sail at berth or mooring. If not, oh well, they've got to be removed.omo

 

[Bob Talley]

Drying RF Main

Drying a RF main is no different than a RF genoa. If you roll them up wet and leave them for a long period, you're going to get mold (of some type).

 

[Justin - O'day Owners' Web]

RF sails

Are you on a mooring or a slip? I sometimes let my RF genoa out to let it dry, but I'm on a mooring so the boat feathers itself and doesn't try to sail off like it would in a slip.If you have to put the sails away in the rain there isn't a lot you can do. If they're wet with spray I'd just motor around a bit to let them air dry.Justin - O'day Owners' Web

 

[Andy]

Good excuse

Good excuse to stay a little longerand come back sooner!