[Rhodes22-list] How to prevent mainsail UV damage?

[Stephen Staum]

I have been on a mooring for 17 years. Upgraded from the original main 7
years ago. No problem with sun damage.

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 3:02 PM Mike McKay <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I recent acquired Liber, a 2006 R22 recycled in 2018.  The 2018 mainsail
> failed at and near the Sunbrella seam due to UV exposure damage.  My
> sailmaker patched in a panel to replace the damaged section, but it is
> clear
> that sunlight will always hit the sail inside the mast and it will become
> weaker over time due to UV exposure.   A picture is attached.
>
> The prior owner told me to detach the clew from the outhaul car and wrap it
> around the mast when leaving the boat for a while (he got that suggestion
> from Tino at General Boats) but that would still leave a significant
> section
> of Dacron constantly exposed through the slot in the mast.
>
> Any suggestions for how to better protect the main from premature failure?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike McKay
> s/v Liber 2006/2018
> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t998/Sail_damage.jpg>
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Thanks and Stay Well,
Stephen Staum
Pariser Industries, Inc.