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"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
... If a sail is listed as Mylar/Kevlar is it a composite of both materials? Yes. Usually Dacron with a mylar sheet laminated to it for the panels. Kevlar tapes are sewn along the stress areas. Can a sail of that type be converted from hank on to roller furling? I don't see why not. Mylar/Kevlar sails are made with luff tapes to fit in a foil on the headstay. Why would you bother, though? A Mylar/Kevlar sail is cut for performance with a roach for the prevailing wind conditions. Roller sails have to be cut much flatter. Is it a cost effective conversion? Probably not. Why ruin a good sail? Frank |
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