Hello, Are there any good reasons why I shouldn't leave the jib on the furler for winter storage? The boat itself is parked inside. Thanks for the help. Ted
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Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Cleaning?
Ted - If the boat is inside there ought to be no real issue but I'd want my sail cleaned. My sails go to my favorite local loft each winter to be checked, repaired, and cleaned. Even with two year old sails there's always something that needs a tuck. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Ted - If the boat is inside there ought to be no real issue but I'd want my sail cleaned. My sails go to my favorite local loft each winter to be checked, repaired, and cleaned. Even with two year old sails there's always something that needs a tuck. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
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Jim A
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A minority opinion
I keep my mainsail furled on the boom during the winter. It saves me a lot of time and effort. The cover protects the sail from ultraviolet which is the main source of degradation of sail quality. I have not noticed any mildew nor have I noticed any wear/tear from being exposed to the elements. When properly furled around the boom it is properly secured and positioned, the same if not better then furling it by folds when removed. Is it better to remove it? Probably yes. IMHO, the extra life and performance one may get is just not worth the effort. I do remove the JIB because it has no cover and I want to avoid the ultraviolet effect. None of what I just said applies to Racers, for the rest of us, "Its good enough". There I said it. Now, bring on the dogs of war!!!
I keep my mainsail furled on the boom during the winter. It saves me a lot of time and effort. The cover protects the sail from ultraviolet which is the main source of degradation of sail quality. I have not noticed any mildew nor have I noticed any wear/tear from being exposed to the elements. When properly furled around the boom it is properly secured and positioned, the same if not better then furling it by folds when removed. Is it better to remove it? Probably yes. IMHO, the extra life and performance one may get is just not worth the effort. I do remove the JIB because it has no cover and I want to avoid the ultraviolet effect. None of what I just said applies to Racers, for the rest of us, "Its good enough". There I said it. Now, bring on the dogs of war!!!
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Jim A
The cover is not
100%. Your sail will get wet. I like taking my sail down and folding them. Makes be feel like a sailor!
100%. Your sail will get wet. I like taking my sail down and folding them. Makes be feel like a sailor!
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Ted
My Question
The idea of my original post was: Is there a problem with leaving a jib tightly furled for approximately six months or will I get much better longevity by removing the sail and storing it in a bag. Exposure to the elements is not an issue since the storage is in a pole barn. Hassle factor although minor is an issue since it is easier to leave it where it is.
The idea of my original post was: Is there a problem with leaving a jib tightly furled for approximately six months or will I get much better longevity by removing the sail and storing it in a bag. Exposure to the elements is not an issue since the storage is in a pole barn. Hassle factor although minor is an issue since it is easier to leave it where it is.
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Peter J. Brennan
My sailmaker says...
no problem. I raised the issue because I want the boat to be available on the occasional nice day oveer the winter. And removing and replacing the sails on a 37 foot boat IS a hassle. Have to find a windless day for one thing. Here is exactly what he wrote to me: "Sails should not be a problem. Mainsail covered, genoa furled. However, I would take a webbing strop and run it through the headsail clew and very tightly wrap the genoa a few times and tie the webbing off very securly. This will give you some added 'unfurling' protection should we have some nasty weather. "The mainsail will be fine inside the cover...but it to should be firmly tied to the boom with ties...just in case." I have not done this before. I usually remove the sails and send them to the sailmaker for cleaning, repair and winter storage (better his closet than mine). But this year, since my insurance allows me to do it, I want to go sailing in the cold. To get back to the original question, there certainly seems no reason at all why the jib should not be left rolled on the furler, esopecially indoors. Indeed, I think it might well be better for it since it will not be folded, as it has to be to get it into the sailbag, and folding does more damage to materials than does rolling.
no problem. I raised the issue because I want the boat to be available on the occasional nice day oveer the winter. And removing and replacing the sails on a 37 foot boat IS a hassle. Have to find a windless day for one thing. Here is exactly what he wrote to me: "Sails should not be a problem. Mainsail covered, genoa furled. However, I would take a webbing strop and run it through the headsail clew and very tightly wrap the genoa a few times and tie the webbing off very securly. This will give you some added 'unfurling' protection should we have some nasty weather. "The mainsail will be fine inside the cover...but it to should be firmly tied to the boom with ties...just in case." I have not done this before. I usually remove the sails and send them to the sailmaker for cleaning, repair and winter storage (better his closet than mine). But this year, since my insurance allows me to do it, I want to go sailing in the cold. To get back to the original question, there certainly seems no reason at all why the jib should not be left rolled on the furler, esopecially indoors. Indeed, I think it might well be better for it since it will not be folded, as it has to be to get it into the sailbag, and folding does more damage to materials than does rolling.
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