
I want to paint my main sail - SailNet Community
Dec 28, 2009 · The sail lofts use a sticki-back dacron material for logos that are CRC cut or else traced and cut with an exacto knife. The material in questions is called Insignia Cloth or is …
Best solution for cleaning sails - Sailboat Owners Forums
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. I have tested old …
Sail cloth weight, important? - SailNet Community
Dec 17, 2008 · Make sure it is high modulus dacron and the weight is the same. It will be stronger, hold shape longer and outlast lower weight and less firm dacron cloth. I'd ask for a …
dacron vs. mylar - Sailboat Owners Forums
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. The cost wasn't significantly more than the straight dacron, …
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
Apr 8, 2025 · Contender makes a dacron laminate that has the best both worlds, yarns are aligned along load paths and dacron is less expensive than the exotics, like carbon fiber. It is …
Cruising laminate sails heavier than the dacron ones?
Nov 8, 2017 · The sail maker pitched a standard Neil Pryde dacron replacement sail as the best choice for us overall. I agreed based on the small gains he indicated we would get with …
Mylar vs. Dacron - SailNet Community
Oct 2, 2007 · Along a similar line to the "Kevlar vs. 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 …
Dye or paint sails? - SailNet Community
Jul 29, 2024 · Recently bought a boat with a very good quality mainsail which unfortunately has some serious stains on it. Can a sail be dyed or painted? It is a very crisp Dacron sail.
Mainsail Replacement Quotes and 3 Choices - SailNet Community
Apr 15, 2015 · Precision 300 Series Designer Dacron Sail Price: $925.06 Description: Best for keeled boats looking for a quality designed sail but on a budget. 1. Challenge Sail Cloth High …
Dacron Sails - Different Grades? - Sailboat Owners Forums
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 …