I have a roller furler but do not have uv tape on the jib.Is this somthing I can add myself or do I need a sail shop.
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Nathan Schaan
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When did Hunter decide that this was not a necessity? Why have roller furling if you can't leave your sail up without it detraining? I just received my 240 this weekend and was very disappointed that this was not standard.
When did Hunter decide that this was not a necessity? Why have roller furling if you can't leave your sail up without it detraining? I just received my 240 this weekend and was very disappointed that this was not standard.
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Gary
Hunter Option Roller Furling Jib UV Protected
Two weeks ago I received my new 2002 240. The first thing I noticed was there was no sumbrella fabric covering the exterior of my roller furling jib, my previous 23.5 had the fabric attached when I purchased her new in 1993. After calling Hunter and speaking with Greg Emerson, I learned my new jib was uv protected but through technology sumbrella fabric is no longer necessary. I post this so all owners will be aware the roller furling jibs which are purchased as options through Hunter ARE protected....This site doesn't need misinformation....
Two weeks ago I received my new 2002 240. The first thing I noticed was there was no sumbrella fabric covering the exterior of my roller furling jib, my previous 23.5 had the fabric attached when I purchased her new in 1993. After calling Hunter and speaking with Greg Emerson, I learned my new jib was uv protected but through technology sumbrella fabric is no longer necessary. I post this so all owners will be aware the roller furling jibs which are purchased as options through Hunter ARE protected....This site doesn't need misinformation....
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UV protection - option or standard??
Gary, did they state that all their roller furling jibs had UV protection on them, or just the ones that had it added as an option??
Gary, did they state that all their roller furling jibs had UV protection on them, or just the ones that had it added as an option??
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Nathan Schaan
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After reading the post from Gary I called Hunter. He confirmed that my roller furling jib had UV protection. What concerns me is why there was a notice from Doyle in the sail bag saying that Hunter no longer required this on their jibs. Hunter told me that this was a mistake on Doyle's part. Nathan
After reading the post from Gary I called Hunter. He confirmed that my roller furling jib had UV protection. What concerns me is why there was a notice from Doyle in the sail bag saying that Hunter no longer required this on their jibs. Hunter told me that this was a mistake on Doyle's part. Nathan
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Nathan Schaan
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This should help clear things up. Received this via email from Andy Watts at Doyle. Please accept our apologies for the UV message that was incorrectly placed in your Hunter 240 RF jib bag. This was an error on our part, the Hunter jibs are made from UV treated Dacron and do not need any additional UV protection.
This should help clear things up. Received this via email from Andy Watts at Doyle. Please accept our apologies for the UV message that was incorrectly placed in your Hunter 240 RF jib bag. This was an error on our part, the Hunter jibs are made from UV treated Dacron and do not need any additional UV protection.
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Brad Amundson
You know its funny!
I went through the same thing. It about drove me crazy but later found out that it is completely protected. The reason I was given is that the sail is to small to justify another step in the process of manufacturing a two part unit. Its more cost effective to just build the whole thing out of UV prot. So its a good thing!!
I went through the same thing. It about drove me crazy but later found out that it is completely protected. The reason I was given is that the sail is to small to justify another step in the process of manufacturing a two part unit. Its more cost effective to just build the whole thing out of UV prot. So its a good thing!!
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Brian
UV prot. or not, think seriously about getting the
Sunbrella strip, regardless. I got a new 240 in '99; both myself and the dealer were skeptical of the claim, but i decided to keep it UV strip-free to see what would happen. I was an active trailer-sailor. After 3 years, i don't think the sun did any damage, but the rest of the elements did: chafe from tiedowns, crutch and bow pulpti, birdcrap, bugs, road grime all took their toll. I decided to get the UV strip and my sailmaker said i rescued my genoa just in time. So, unless you are relentless in making certain the above elements don't damage your brand new sail, i would suggest breaking loose another $180 and letting the Sunbrella take the abuse instead. enjoy! Brian
Sunbrella strip, regardless. I got a new 240 in '99; both myself and the dealer were skeptical of the claim, but i decided to keep it UV strip-free to see what would happen. I was an active trailer-sailor. After 3 years, i don't think the sun did any damage, but the rest of the elements did: chafe from tiedowns, crutch and bow pulpti, birdcrap, bugs, road grime all took their toll. I decided to get the UV strip and my sailmaker said i rescued my genoa just in time. So, unless you are relentless in making certain the above elements don't damage your brand new sail, i would suggest breaking loose another $180 and letting the Sunbrella take the abuse instead. enjoy! Brian
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