H240 Jib UV protection

[Jeff Davis]

I have a y2000 Hunter 240 with roller furling jib. I am wondering if the jib needs additional protection from the sun's UV. At our altitude the sun is more powerful than at sea level. The sails are by Doyle sailmakers. A local sail loft has recommended a hi tech film that they put on the foot and luff. It will cost about $240 to do it which seems an awful lot for a $400 sail. (approximate). Any opinions out there?

 

[Ron]

Check With Hunter

If you purchased the boat with the furling jib, one would assume that the sailmaker would have added the UV strip already. Check with Hunter and/or Doyle to see if this was done. There are various types of protective materials - some more expensive than others. It would seem irresponsible to put a furling jib on a boat and not have protected it. Worth checking --

 

[Butch Berchem]

RF Cover

Indeed you need a cover on that jib. Don't go with the film however. It makes a mess. There's no better protection the Sunbrella. It has a 5 year warranty from Glen Raven Mills. It will cost about $200.00 + - I'm not sure of the dimensions off hand. I'm not only a Hunter Dealer but also part of the Doyle Sailmaking group. You can send it to me to do it if you like. I can ship it back in a week for you. The other alternitive is to make a sleeve that zips all the way up. But you need to install another halyard to do it. You may contact Butch Berchem at doylenc@cs.com or 704-483-6656 I'll be glad to help you.Butch

 

[Jeff Davis]

sleeve

Thanks for your addition. I have thought of a sleeve which is not only a little cheaper (about $180) but could be used with future sails as well. Since I have a roller furler, the normal jib halyard is available for this use. Right now, that's the way I am leaning. Thanks again.

 

[Michael Bell]

Lean the other way

I had a sleeve on my H26 Jib – it was a hassle to put up and it flapped in the wind while at dockanchor.Last year, I had a local sailmaker put white sunbrella on the jib. If your wondering how much it will take to cover, roll the jib up, and using a pencil, make small marks on what’s exposed. Make sure they sew it on the correct side.Some may say that it will effect (ruin) the shape of the sail. Perhaps in a very light wind. Otherwise, no.