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The sails
Sunlight affects the strength of all sail cloth. For this reason sails not in use should be protected by sail
covers, if not furled. Mildew is not a problem for the strength of the sails but seams and laminated sails
can be discoloured if stored or rolled wet. Remove your head sails during extended stays.
Gennakers / asymmetrical spinnakers on bowsprits are not designed to be used in more than 14 knots
true windspeed.
Silicone or Teflon spray on the sail track will make hoisting and lowering easier.
Have a sail maker look over the sails at regular intervals, depending on use!
When tacking, make sure that the foresail has to be moved over the centerline by the wind, only then
you should pull the new sheet. Only in that way you minimize the risk of the sheet to hook in some
kind of fitting.
If you have a non-furling mainsail, put the mainsail cover in place in the following order: Start to put
the forward part in place and close the zipper. Then pull as hard as you can in the aft end to get a good
tension. Finally close the fittings in the lower end. Only this order gives a good looking sail cover.
Sail dimensions
P
(conventional
mast)
P
(Furling mast)
E
I J
HR 310 11.10 11.10 4.00 11.90 3.52
HR 342 12.85 12.70 4.50 13.40 3.92
HR 372 14.38 14.35 4.80 15.04 4.17
HR 40 14.90 14.90 4.90 16.22 4.80
HR 412 15.93 15.93 5.33 16.82 4.60
HR 43 Mk III 16.59 16.44 5.40 17.50 5.00
HR 48 Mk II 18.02 18.02 6.34 19.70 5.55
HR 55 20.25 20.25 7.10 22.48 6.19
HR 64 - 22.75 7.80 24.80 7.38
Always check your sail measures on board!
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