Cruising Sails
SAILKOTE Plus prevents mildew growth.
Obviously the primary benefit to Sailkoting your cruising sails is the
prevention of mildew. We probably dont need to mention mildew any more except
to say that if SAILKOTE Plus is applied to your sails, you will have very
little, IF ANY, mildew growth on your sails.
Furling and unfurling sails will be
much easier. In addition to limiting mildew on furling sails your sails will
operate with much less friction, and therefore will be easier to furl and
unfurl. Sailkoted sails roll tighter. This is a real boon on systems such as
roller masts/roller booms (where there is a limited cavity for the sail to fit
in) the sail will fit better and not chafe as much when furling/unfurling. Also
larger sails can be fitted or heavier more durable fabric used.
Cruising
spinnakers will raise/lower more easily. A Sailkoted spinnaker/asymmetrical
will be easier to raise and douse, especially when using a spinnaker sock, due
to less friction. Often times when the nylon is wet, use of the spinnaker
sleeve is made difficult by friction between the sleeve material and the nylon
from the spinnaker (ever try to separate 2 pieces of wet glass?). If there is
SAILKOTE Plus on at least one of the surfaces, friction is significantly
reduced, creating an easier running spinnaker sleeve.
Key Benefits for Cruisers
- MILDEW PROTECTION - Virtually eliminates the chances of mildew attack
- IN MAST FURLING - Easier in mast furling
- TIGHTER FURLING HEADSAILS - Reduced windage
- REDUCED WEAR - Less friction and chafing
- SAIL SETTING - Offwind sails handle and set easily
- CLEANER AND DRYER SAILS - Repels water. Dirt resistant
- PROVEN TRACK RECORD - Tried and tested on thousands of sails
Racing Sails
SAILKOTE Plus prevents mildew growth.
Nobody wants ugly mildew on their sails, whether you race OR cruise.
Less porosity and less water absorption
on spinnakers. SAILKOTE Plus can decrease the porosity (less wind blows through
the sail) of a nylon sail. This is particularly effective with older sails that
you are trying to breathe new life into, as it will decrease the water
absorption as well. Spinnakers that get wet during take-downs will dry much
faster, keeping them lighter and faster.
Genoas tack more easily. Sailkoted genoas will glide across the
rigging and mast during tacks much more easily and sustain less spreader damage
than un-koted sails. You should also consider spraying the lower rigging and
mast as well. Telltales fly more freely, especially when sails are wet (or have
you just been pinching all this time?).
Key Benefits for Racers
- MILDEW PROTECTION - Virtually eliminates the chances of mildew attack
- REDUCED WEAR - Less friction and chafing
- GENOA SAIL SETTING - Genoas tack more easily.
- SPINNAKER SAIL SETTING - Spinnakers are easier to hoist and lower.
- TELL TALES - These will fly more easily as they wont stick to the sail.
- CLEANER AND DRYER SAILS - Repels water. Dirt resistant.
- PROVEN TRACK RECORD - Tried and tested on thousands of sails
