I need a new mainsail cover

[Gary M]

Hi to all,

Have you used Sailboat Owners.com to build a mainsail cover for you?

How about Diego's Custom Marine?

Do you have any other recommendations?

Thanks, Gary

[mashenden]

Might take a look at Sailrite's website. I use them for material etc, but they sell things already made as well. I have always been happy with their service.

[RC James]

I used Sailboat-Owners last summer to replace a totally worn custom measured mainsail cover (12 years of continuous exposure).

-Price is good.
-Turnaround time is quick.
-The material is Sunbrella.
-Twist metal release toggles were extra (helps to keep mudwasps out), delrin buckles are standard.

Not a necessarily tight fitting cover, but if you measure carefully, they follow instructions well. Just don't expect Custom work.
-no chafing coverage near mast winches, no doubled material at end of boom,
-good mast coverage at front of mast (full length zipper and also full length Velcro) NOTE- zipper is NOT a YYK brand but a lesser, though adequate substitute.
-end of boom has full-wrap Velcro for weather-tight fit, and nylon cord for attaching to topping-lift/backstay.
-lightweight nylon line for cinching cover at the head of sail and end of the boom.

Again, a fair price for a working sailcover. and would seriously think of using them again.

[Gary M]

Thanks RC for taking the time to post such a thorough review.

It is appreciated.

Gary