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John Russell
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Response Posted - 09/23/2009 : 11:08:34

I'm just finishing my second season with the Leesailcovers sail cover. I like it. I think it is a little long for the boat though. I ordered a standard size rather than a custom made one. If I were to get one custom made, it would be a little shorter at both the boom length as well as the mast height. But, all things considered, I think it is good value for the dollar. The zipper is well protected by a velcro flap and the buckles under the boom work well. I'm not concerned about the opeing underneath. In fact, I think that's a plus since it allows for air circulation and a dryer sail. Not thrilled about the spiders that seem to love the thing as much as I but, an occasional spray with my favorite bug juice keeps them under control.

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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 09/24/2009 : 07:41:27

For what it's worth -- bought sails from Ulmman but my sail cover on-line from National at just slightly more than the Lee price. Zippers are great but you need to be more dilegent in care than turn-snaps. And 18 years for a sailcover is fantastic at any price!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/26/2009 : 10:39:18

The main sail cover I bought sounds like a Lee cover (can't find invoice or email confirmation), but I like it a lot. It has the YKK heavy duty zipper at the mast covered by a full length "velcro" flap and nylon straps with quick snap buckles under the sail. I've been very pleased with it, except that one of the buckles is difficult to release for some reason.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 09/26/2009 : 11:54:16

I got my sail cover from Sailor Tailer the beginning of 07. Zipper up front (I don't see how anything but much time could foil a zipper) and 1/2 twist locks and 1/2 snaps on the bottom. It's a little to long and ALL of the snaps were broken by the end of the 1st year. Ordered the boat name on it .......... they only put it on one side. GOOD price ..... Not very satisfied ......

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/26/2009 : 13:54:54

Sailor Tailor is just up the road from me, unless there is another one. It sounds like you have good reason to be dissatisfied. Did you contact them? They have been very responsive and offered good suggestions with things I have had done.

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Sailor Sam
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Response Posted - 11/07/2009 : 17:47:27

We need a new sail cover. Velcro and twist grommets are shot and the cover is trashed. Problem is we have no idea what size to get. Saw a few posts regarding sources; we'd like to get a forest green one. We've got a 1985 25' swing keel. Don't know if it's a tall rig or not. Great boat and fun to sail.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 11/07/2009 : 21:41:19

I have established a preference or prejudice for Sailorstailor, and I would suggest calling them. They are very helpful, and direct communication is the best way to get exactly what you want. I made drawings and took measurements and they suggested some other measurements that would be helpful; the final product was exactly what I wanted. I would suggest that approach with whomever you go with.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 10:23:46

When I bought my boat the PO had bought a roller furling system but never had it installed. He also had a 135 sail cut with a foil. I had all this installed Friday and I love it but I'm worried that the sail doesn't have UV protection as it's all white. The luff looks reinforced, would that be the cover? Do I need to pick up a Sail Cover for Furling Jib? Is raising that with the zipper a big pain in the neck? Assuming I have no protection for the sail, what are the options?

As far as the debate between roller furling and hank on, I've got to tell you, the convenience factor of roller furling certainly compensates for the performance hit. It's so nice to be able to reduce sail quickly when things get jiggy especially when you're out there just with your wife and three year old and even nicer to be able to drop and cover the main, roll up the head sail and be done by the time we hit the dock.

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islander
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 11:09:47

Peter, It could be that the sail has a Dacron UV cover, This will be white in color that looks like a panel about 11-12" wide running the entire length of the leech and foot of the sail. This panel should be on the outside when the sail is rolled up. If it is not then you have to reverse the rotation of the furler. RF are nice, the only thing that would be better would be to have an electric one but then I would probably complain about the blister on my finger from pushing the button!

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 11:55:15

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by islander
 Peter, It could be that the sail has a Dacron UV cover, This will be white in color that looks like a panel about 11-12" wide running the entire length of the leech and foot of the sail. This panel should be on the outside when the sail is rolled up. If it is not then you have to reverse the rotation of the furler. RF are nice, the only thing that would be better would be to have an electric one but then I would probably complain about the blister on my finger from pushing the button!

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Thank you, yeah it can be tough pulling in that thin RF line, luckily I have an extra winch I can use for it. I'll have to look at it again to see if I need to wind it from the other side.

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islander
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 12:05:55

Peter, If the sail doesn't have a UV cover you will need to have it installed by a local loft or in my opinion get the sock. Not having the UV cover saves a lot of weight on the sail and the Dacron UV cover doesn't last that long before it starts to deteriorate ( about 4-6yrs)and is expensive to replace. This is the problem that I have now. The sail is fine but the UV cover is falling apart soooo my next sail will be without a cover and I will use a sock instead.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 12:35:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by islander
 Peter, If the sail doesn't have a UV cover you will need to have it installed by a local loft or in my opinion get the sock. Not having the UV cover saves a lot of weight on the sail and the Dacron UV cover doesn't last that long before it starts to deteriorate ( about 4-6yrs)and is expensive to replace. This is the problem that I have now. The sail is fine but the UV cover is falling apart soooo my next sail will be without a cover and I will use a sock instead.
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What do you think of those Leesailcovers Sail Covers for Furling Jibs?

http://leesailcovers.com/_wsn/page3.html

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Chris Z
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 13:12:50

I have the Jib Sock on my C25 and I love it. I would say it might not be a good idea if your boat is in the the open water and exposed to winds. I am going to try and wrap the line around the sock once it is raised to stop it from whipping.

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islander
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 16:26:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">What do you think of those Leesailcovers Sail Covers for Furling Jibs?

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I'm not sure what you do with the sheets, Do they now exit out the bottom? I came across a sock that had 2 zippers You would hoist the sock up while holding the zipper but the zipper would stop at your sheets, then you would go to the bottom of the sock and zip another zipper up to the sheets. The sheets don't have to be moved. I thought this to to be a better mousetrap.BUT I can't remember the name or who sold it!

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piseas
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 16:35:55

Scott, I dont have a cover so I am not the best one to answer this but if there are 2 zippers, you could zip the bottom one up to the sheets or just loosen them and zip them all the way down with out removing them. I am not sure why 2 zippers unless for that reason.
How do you plan to hoist the cover? Do you have extra jib or spinnaker halyard?
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islander
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 17:34:48

What I am trying to explain is that with both socks ( the lee sail type and the one I am thinking about) are both hoisted with a spare halyard. They are both zipped from the top down. The lee sail type zips all the way down to the deck. The conflict is when you are zipping the zipper down you encounter the sheets coming off the sail. I am guessing that at this point you will have to pull the sheets down to the stem fitting in order to keep zipping down to the deck. The sock I am thinking about will zip down to you sheets and stop. Then the other zipper will zip up to your sheets and stop. No need to move the sheets. They will still come off your sail at the same point as the were when you rolled up the sail.
Found it, CD has it. http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display& Product_ID=911

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 19:37:36

I recommend against putting the furler line on a winch. If it is too hard to pull in by hand then something is probably stuck and you risk breaking it by using the winch. The genny's on a 25 footer (even a 150 genny) should not require mechanical assistance to furl.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 01/26/2010 : 08:59:45

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nautiduck
 I recommend against putting the furler line on a winch. If it is too hard to pull in by hand then something is probably stuck and you risk breaking it by using the winch. The genny's on a 25 footer (even a 150 genny) should not require mechanical assistance to furl.
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The problem is that my foil was coiled for too long so it's still a bit curvy on the forestay which will work itself out once we get a couple hot days but it makes it wobbly to roll up. I'm not using a winch handle. I do appreciate the heads up, I'll be more ginger with it.

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Chris Z
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Response Posted - 01/27/2010 : 05:54:11

The Lee Sail cover has two zippers because the total length needed exceeds the longest zipper made. The last 3 to 4 feet are velcro so the sheets come out between the last zipper and the velcro. I actually coil mine up and bungee them to the furled sail before I put on the cover.

I used and extra halyard (Spinnaker) to raise the cover. The cover is very simple to install.

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