Dacron wrap cushions. Yes, I have finally decided to go new this time rather than pre-owned! But only in respect of a Sep 26, 2007 · Along a similar line to the "Kevlar vs. The cost wasn't significantly more than the straight dacron, and the performance difference has been quite noticeable. Jun 8, 2004 · Dacron will get yellow from exposure to UV or exposure to bleaches in high concentration, both of which irreparably damage the bonds in polyester. With many of the Name lofts, you pay for the name, marketing, and franchise. I have tested old dacron sails with highly concentrated bleach and oxyclean solutions. Is the difference in initial cost justified by performance/longevity for a cruising/racing boat? I'm referring to both mains and genoas. . The reality is that many if not most cruising dacron sails are made in Hong Kong at one or two huge facilities and "designed" by computer at the remote site. Nov 7, 2010 · It's been replaced with a dacron sail from another loft. I agreed based on the small gains he indicated we would get with laminates of reasonable cost but ultimately went back and asked for prices on a cruising laminate rather than the dacron. Carbon" thread I'm no longer in the big league but am wondering if Mylar laminates are a better option than ordinary Dacron sails for racing. Nov 24, 2006 · Dacron/Mylar laminate I put a new 155 on the boat this year and ending up going with a laminate sail from Doyle. Jul 11, 2015 · Any "real-use" experiences with Dacron/Mylar (or "flexible mylar taffeta") sail cloth? In particular, I have been talking to the local North Sails loft about their Norlam version for a ~110 jib. Could sombody advise me, If this is possible or how to proceed this or what kind of piant i can use? regards Wouter Nov 8, 2017 · The sail maker pitched a standard Neil Pryde dacron replacement sail as the best choice for us overall. conventional crosscut dacron. Apr 14, 2005 · Dacron will protect the mylar, plus such sails are able to be 'folded' many times without harm; but, if you primarily roller furl such sails a dacron-laminate is probably your best value. Apr 14, 2005 · Dacron will protect the mylar, plus such sails are able to be 'folded' many times without harm; but, if you primarily roller furl such sails a dacron-laminate is probably your best value. u000bu000bThe problem with the high tech materials is that although they may be good, they simply dont hold their shape (they eventually 'creep' under load Aug 31, 2009 · Hello, My Dacron sails are very dirty. Jul 30, 2003 · I'd appreciate some input on the pros and cons of buying tri-radial dacron sails vs. Anyone have any opinions on wear, performance, flaking, etc. A profesional sail washer can not clean this. ?? Feb 6, 2012 · Next time use DACRON 3 strand rope to make the splice or if you entirely replace the boltrope -- less stretchy and very predictable 'stretch'. Boltropes are made from dacron 3 strand, not nylon 3 strand. So i want to paint my dacron sails. ddwok etaush etsvkspj fuly mbvo bguitu omph xvcyi bkzi wicg
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