[C320-list] Furling jib Sunbrella

[Denny Browne]

I'm surprised a Catalina sail didn't come with it. I was at the sailmaker
yesterday, discussing the removal of the Sunbrella cover on a sail that I
don't leave on the furler. It's heavy, and contributes to some leach
hooking. He observed that Catalina is the only manufacturer he knows who
sometimes uses white Sunbrella, which may be what you have. The white
Sunbrella turns yellow from exposure to the sun, sacrificing itself for the
preservation of the sailcloth. My boat, hull 935 came with a white Sunbrella
cover.

As does my much older backup sail that I bought from Roy Kraft quite a few
years ago.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of bruceheyman at cox.net
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 6:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Furling jib Sunbrella

Bob,
Any sail maker should be able to handle this job.  Typically the threads
that hold the Sundbrella on only last 5-7 years and then you have to have
new put on.  Should be about 3-500 bucks.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Seastream <seastream at adelphia.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:00:09 
To:C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Furling jib Sunbrella

Anyone know where I can have Sunbrella (I think that's what it's 
called) fabric added to the leech of my jib, other than sewing it on 
myself?
Apparently Catalina doesn't feel it's necessary equipment.

Bob Seastream
2002 'Intuition'
Hull 906