Rocinante33
Contributing Partner
I've been saving my sheckels for a new roller furling genoa. I have gotten (or am still getting) quotes from all the usual lofts in my area & beyond. I may end up with dacron (polyester), but I would prefer a laminate, radial cut sail. My old genoa was a mylar laminate, RIP. That is rest in peace, not rip as in tear. The years of UV exposure finally got to it.
Are there any recommendations on the best cloth for combined shapeholding & durability? Are there any sailmakers whose products really stand out beyond the others either in quality or in value (lower cost for equal quality)?
There are some (Quantum Mx or North NorLam or UK Tape Drive or Ulman Fiberpath come to mind) which purport to be blends of high tech materials and more economical & longer lasting fibers. These may be good compromises for value & performance, but I am trying to sort it out before this sizable investment.
Thanks for any input.
Are there any recommendations on the best cloth for combined shapeholding & durability? Are there any sailmakers whose products really stand out beyond the others either in quality or in value (lower cost for equal quality)?
There are some (Quantum Mx or North NorLam or UK Tape Drive or Ulman Fiberpath come to mind) which purport to be blends of high tech materials and more economical & longer lasting fibers. These may be good compromises for value & performance, but I am trying to sort it out before this sizable investment.
Thanks for any input.