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  • 15 Aug 2012 13:26
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    That sounds as though you have managed a far better design than the one I have. Any photos, drawings or description? It would be much appreciated as I am contemplating the cost of a new one and would like to get it right first (and only) time.

    Colin
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  • 14 Aug 2012 21:30
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    Dear Annie,

    If you make the sailcover right, it is a 2 minutes job to get it off, and a 4 minutes job to get it on. Thats all.

    Regards

    Ketil
  • 13 Aug 2012 21:48
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    We left our (Sunbrella - acrylic) sails on all through a Falkland Islands' winter without them coming to harm at all.  We had no covers.  I can see no reason why frost or snow would affect Dacron sails, but if there is a lot of wind, you may want to ensure they can't chafe.

    I finally went for a sail in Fantail, yesterday (have had to replace my engine controls, had an injured finger and we've had rain, rain and more rain.)  It took me so long to remove the @*&# sail cover that I'm inclined to throw the damn thing overboard.  Who cares if my sail gets a bit grubby?  We never bothered with sail covers on Badger and it's a delight to be able simply to grab the halliard and go.
  • 13 Aug 2012 00:51
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    We have taken off our sails a few times for winter storage in Canada and have also left them on. I found that the work in taking them on and off allowed for a total evaluation of the running rigging and mast maintenance. However, if everything is in good shape we leave them on with few detrimental results. When leaving the sails on we lash the bundles tightly over the sail covers to minimize any wind damage and also tie the bundles to deck cleats to keep them from moving. Likely, crutches would also be of benefit but we have never used them.
  • 12 Aug 2012 21:53
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    Good day,

    We am looking for some advice from the membership, especially those who live in difficult climates.  What do you do with your sails over the winter?  Here we can get 3' of snow and frozen rivers, although thankfully, that does not last long.

    We are not planning on sailing until next Spring, since we are replacing our diesel engine with an electric system we designed.  The question is whether or not to take down the sails and store them over the winter or keep them on board in their covers.  The sails are Jeckells (A U.K. firm) Dacron.

    Sincerely, 

    John Cornicelli

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