Chris_Robb
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Hi, I need to get a new main sail (in mast furling) made for my Westerly Oceanlord which is currently in Levkas Greece. A local sailmaker has the sales and is quoting for a Square Weave Dacron - Tri-radial sail.
1. What is the operational difference in Marblehead and Square weave (which has I believe thicker strands woven in at 90degrees. ?
2. If Square weave is better, is it much more money?
3. Is it sensible to have a tri- radial cut ( as opposed to cross cut) on an in mast furling mainsail? Will the extra thickness of the cloth cause jamming? I say this becasue the boat next to us once had such a sail and spent most of the afternoon trying to unjam it.
In many respects I would prefer to have the sail made in the UK, but I have a very tight measurement of the boom's height above the Bimini hood (centre cockpit) so at least a local sailmaker can make it fit! Sail makers are Waypoint sails in Levkas - any references on them? I have heard good things about them in Levkas........ and they make a lot of inmast furling sails for the charter yachts apparently.
1. What is the operational difference in Marblehead and Square weave (which has I believe thicker strands woven in at 90degrees. ?
2. If Square weave is better, is it much more money?
3. Is it sensible to have a tri- radial cut ( as opposed to cross cut) on an in mast furling mainsail? Will the extra thickness of the cloth cause jamming? I say this becasue the boat next to us once had such a sail and spent most of the afternoon trying to unjam it.
In many respects I would prefer to have the sail made in the UK, but I have a very tight measurement of the boom's height above the Bimini hood (centre cockpit) so at least a local sailmaker can make it fit! Sail makers are Waypoint sails in Levkas - any references on them? I have heard good things about them in Levkas........ and they make a lot of inmast furling sails for the charter yachts apparently.