Dutchman Sail

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Brian147

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Dec 7, 2012
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Hunter 380 Long Beach
My Dutchman mainsail is very difficult to put the cover on. The problem is the sail flakes normally and hangs down a couple of feet on either side. Does anyone have an easy way to overcome this? I need to place 5 + sail ties in order to lift it enough to put the cover on. I know this can not be good for the sail. I also realize the sail needs to be replaced, but the $ is not there, maybe next season.
 
Don S/V ILLusion

Don S/V ILLusion

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Sep 25, 2008
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Alden 50 Sarasota, Florida
It isn't the Dutchman which causes the sail to droop. Sounds like your problem is easily solved with a larger sail cover
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Brian:

Just live with it until you replace the sail. Then get a Stack Pack, Mack Pac or similar setup to cover your sail.
 
timvg

timvg

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May 10, 2004
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Hunter 40.5 Long Beach, CA
Maybe your Dutchman lines are too loose. We have it and don't see the same problem. We use a couple of sail ties to neaten things up, after dropping the sail.
 
Marco Garcia

Marco Garcia

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Feb 10, 2007
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Hunter Legend 40.5 Coconut Grove, FL
I agree with Tim, adjust the Dutchman lines and topping lift to get them to the right height. I normally use 2 straps and they are not really necessary..
 
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