Quick Question: It looks like the jib on the 216 does not have the same protective cover along the edges of jib that a 170 and 146 have (or used to have). Do folks feel it is necessary to purchase a jib cover/slip when a 216 is moored or trailored to protect the sail from damaging UV rays? And if yes, does anyone know where to purchase one and or a reasonable cost? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Forgive me butting in here since I'm not familiar with the 216, but could it be the jib has a sacrificial dacron cover instead of the acrylic? Mine does and the sailmaker recommended it as his preference for better light air shape and performance. Rick D.
Forgive me butting in here since I'm not familiar with the 216, but could it be the jib has a sacrificial dacron cover instead of the acrylic? Mine does and the sailmaker recommended it as his preference for better light air shape and performance. Rick D.
dacron uv cover
same for us-Doyle recommended the white dacron uv cover for our new sails-lighter weight and better sail shape. On a sail as small as the 216 jib, i would expect the dacron would be much better
same for us-Doyle recommended the white dacron uv cover for our new sails-lighter weight and better sail shape. On a sail as small as the 216 jib, i would expect the dacron would be much better
I hear ya, but going with Sunbrella
Chuck, Thanks for your feedback. It's a tough call because on one hand the Dacron is better because it's lighter and it won't affect sail shape as much. On the flip side, according to Masthead in Florida, the dacron doesn't provide as much UV protection and it wears out relatively quickly. Plus, (and this is minor) it's a bit of a pain to run the sock cover up and down every time you go out and come back in to port. I'm going with a lighter sunbrella fabric that's going to be sewn directly to the jib so when it furls up, it's all done and I don't have to worry about it. It may affect sail shape some, but after struggling last year with an incredible amount of set-up and breakdown time, I'm going for the relaxed enjoyment side of life.
Chuck, Thanks for your feedback. It's a tough call because on one hand the Dacron is better because it's lighter and it won't affect sail shape as much. On the flip side, according to Masthead in Florida, the dacron doesn't provide as much UV protection and it wears out relatively quickly. Plus, (and this is minor) it's a bit of a pain to run the sock cover up and down every time you go out and come back in to port. I'm going with a lighter sunbrella fabric that's going to be sewn directly to the jib so when it furls up, it's all done and I don't have to worry about it. It may affect sail shape some, but after struggling last year with an incredible amount of set-up and breakdown time, I'm going for the relaxed enjoyment side of life.
Let Granddaddy speak
The jib of the 216 is not really treated for UV protection. IF you are going to leave the mast up, I suggest sending it off to a sailmaker to have a Sunbrella material put on. IF you are ordering a new boat, then ask the dealer to have that arranged but bear in mind there is a cost that you will have to absorb.
The jib of the 216 is not really treated for UV protection. IF you are going to leave the mast up, I suggest sending it off to a sailmaker to have a Sunbrella material put on. IF you are ordering a new boat, then ask the dealer to have that arranged but bear in mind there is a cost that you will have to absorb.
Confusion
I'm confused. Our new 216 is the first boat that's moored for the season. Is there a UV problem even with a furling jib? Don't see how it could be covered once furled. Help.
I'm confused. Our new 216 is the first boat that's moored for the season. Is there a UV problem even with a furling jib? Don't see how it could be covered once furled. Help.
Jib Cover
The edges of the leech and foot that are exposed when the sail is furled will get dirty and UV burned. Hunter and the local dealer assured me that these OEM sails were "UV treated" and wouldn't need additonal protection. Heck, it had "UV" written in pencil on the tack panel. After the second season I sent the sails to Doyle for some minor repairs and cleaning. They recommended a UV sunband cover. I opted to use a sock instead wanting less weight on the sail. Bought the kit from Sailrite. Easy to use, hoists with the jib halyard. Used it after each sailing day. After last season, Doyle said the UV burns were so bad/cloth was so brittle that the sail was structurally compromised. They sewed in a lightweight dacron sunband. What I learned from all of of this is to add a sunband or a sock when the sail is new. Don't wait until you see wear/damage.
The edges of the leech and foot that are exposed when the sail is furled will get dirty and UV burned. Hunter and the local dealer assured me that these OEM sails were "UV treated" and wouldn't need additonal protection. Heck, it had "UV" written in pencil on the tack panel. After the second season I sent the sails to Doyle for some minor repairs and cleaning. They recommended a UV sunband cover. I opted to use a sock instead wanting less weight on the sail. Bought the kit from Sailrite. Easy to use, hoists with the jib halyard. Used it after each sailing day. After last season, Doyle said the UV burns were so bad/cloth was so brittle that the sail was structurally compromised. They sewed in a lightweight dacron sunband. What I learned from all of of this is to add a sunband or a sock when the sail is new. Don't wait until you see wear/damage.
Jib Cover
Hi Ross! Like the sock idea for your 216 jib, but we have the furling option, therefore no halyard. Jib's part of the forestay. Just don't know how to use any kind of cover. With the boat moored,once the mast is stepped and forestay pinned,the jib's in place, furled or working for the season.??????? Jacktar
Hi Ross! Like the sock idea for your 216 jib, but we have the furling option, therefore no halyard. Jib's part of the forestay. Just don't know how to use any kind of cover. With the boat moored,once the mast is stepped and forestay pinned,the jib's in place, furled or working for the season.??????? Jacktar
Jib Halyard
Jacktar; I have a 260 with a CDI Flexible Furler. The Flexible Furler has an internal halyard to raise the sail up the furler track. That leaves the jib halyard free to raise/lower the sock. If your furler system uses the jib halyard, you can use the spinnaker halyard for the sock.
Jacktar; I have a 260 with a CDI Flexible Furler. The Flexible Furler has an internal halyard to raise the sail up the furler track. That leaves the jib halyard free to raise/lower the sock. If your furler system uses the jib halyard, you can use the spinnaker halyard for the sock.
In a pinch, could you use the main halyard?
When I had my jib modifed and a Shaeffer SnapFurl installed, the sail loft didn't put on any UV strips. I've ordered a jib sock. With my fractional mast, I'm hoping that the main halyard can be used to pull the sock up high enough. I can imagine this might not work on a masthead rig but I'm hoping it will work for me! I'm not sure but I think there is an unused sheave on the front of the mast. Would this be for a spinnaker halyard? On the other hand, I don't recall any exit point at the mast base for another line. It's a ZSpar mast on a 1995H23.5.
When I had my jib modifed and a Shaeffer SnapFurl installed, the sail loft didn't put on any UV strips. I've ordered a jib sock. With my fractional mast, I'm hoping that the main halyard can be used to pull the sock up high enough. I can imagine this might not work on a masthead rig but I'm hoping it will work for me! I'm not sure but I think there is an unused sheave on the front of the mast. Would this be for a spinnaker halyard? On the other hand, I don't recall any exit point at the mast base for another line. It's a ZSpar mast on a 1995H23.5.
Save your Sail
I had a sail cover made by the dealer in Denver, NC, and it looks great. I did not want to compromise the light air performance of the sail if I had added the material to the trailing edge.
I had a sail cover made by the dealer in Denver, NC, and it looks great. I did not want to compromise the light air performance of the sail if I had added the material to the trailing edge.
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