wood side stay covers

[Edventure]

Want to get rid of plastic side stay covers and I saw an atricle about making covers of wood molding strips. They looked great. If anyone has made them I am interested in particulars. Also know there are composite molding material that may be more resistent to the elements. Thanks for any help

 

[FourPoints]

try searching for shroud covers instead of side stay covers and you'll probably have more luck

 

[Joe]

Want to get rid of plastic side stay covers and I saw an atricle about making covers of wood molding strips. They looked great. If anyone has made them I am interested in particulars. Also know there are composite molding material that may be more resistent to the elements. Thanks for any help

Just get rid of them.... no replacement.. you don't need them, they just trap moisture. Wash your rigging with fresh water occasionally and it will last longer. BTW, "side stay" is a perfectly good term.

 

[PaulK]

Some plastic composites may not stand up well to UV rays from sunlight. They become brittle and crack apart when hit by the flogging sheets.

 

[shorty]

Shroud rollers

Attached is a photo of the shroud rollers made in Ipe, a very hard, strong, weather resistant wood popular for decking. They are made in halves, ~7/8" OD with a ~5/16" ID groove for the shroud that is just shy of 1/4".
I wanted them for protecting the genoa from chafe which they do very well. The standard ones are Ash 1-3/8" OD but I wanted less windage & a smaller profile for my mid 80's Pearson.
I've been using ~4 years & like them alot. It doesn't hurt owning a molding & lumber business if you want to custom make your own shroud rollers but they could be done with a router and a bunch of patience.