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• Anyone have any thoughts on sail covers?
  • Send your needs, specs and wants to
  • Wasn't aware of that issue with Sunbrella.
    • Maybe just have it lined.
  • QuickCover
  • first I have ever heard of the Sunbrella thing
  • Interesting … our Sunbrella Main Cover is probably 12 years old, maybe more ...
    • I don't cover, if I am sailing the next day
      • Same here. How much UV is left in the late afternoon
      • If I'm traveling, and anchored out, I usually leave them uncovered. Otherwise the covers are on
      • I have a what is basically a Stack Pack but
  • 2 years, that sounds crazy.
    • And how many Sunbrella Bimini's get replaced that often?? Mine sure hasn't.
    • What can I say?
      • I realize you're quoting North. All good info, thanks.
        • Sail Covers
          • Dorsey has always made ours....
            • Lucky guy! Does she use Gortex thread?
              • They also hate it because it's tough to work with
                • It's pretty strong and lasts a lomg time.
                  • I agree it's worth it
                    • I believe our Bimini and dodger ...
                • Hell, if I can figure out thread tension using Tenara, I should think a professional could... (grin)
                  • Sounds like a PITA to do all that
                  • Tenara is also making a coated version now that makes sewing with it even easier
  • If the sail cover is white and you're in the South...
    • I am embarrassed to admit..
    • Well, maybe. I've had a white Sunbrella bimini and a maroon one
  • Sent an e-mail to Glen Raven on this issue.