Roller Furling to Hank on

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   Hello,
I'm converting my roller furling staysail to hank on.  I've already removed the furler luff tape and have started to remove the Sunbrella UV cover.  Unfortunately the original sailmaker installed our reefing gear and some other hardware on top of the sunbrella, which makes removing more of a chore than I'd originally thought.  

Is there any reason I shouldn't just leave the UV cover on?  It's white sunbrella so it doesn't look bad.  It's a little difficult to flake and stow, but on the other hand, it sure is nice and heavy--well, at least the leech and foot are.  

Any feedback would be so appreciated.

I do have a sail loft I can work in, so disassembling and reassembling the sail wouldn't be impossible.  Just trying to save myself some time.

Thanks!

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sarahwrightnow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 12 August 2012 Location: Port Townsend Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote sarahwrightnow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Roller Furling to Hank on Posted: 12 August 2012 at 7:59pm
	Hello, I'm converting my roller furling staysail to hank on. I've already removed the furler luff tape and have started to remove the Sunbrella UV cover. Unfortunately the original sailmaker installed our reefing gear and some other hardware on top of the sunbrella, which makes removing more of a chore than I'd originally thought. Is there any reason I shouldn't just leave the UV cover on? It's white sunbrella so it doesn't look bad. It's a little difficult to flake and stow, but on the other hand, it sure is nice and heavy--well, at least the leech and foot are. Any feedback would be so appreciated. I do have a sail loft I can work in, so disassembling and reassembling the sail wouldn't be impossible. Just trying to save myself some time. Thanks!
	Sarah Wright

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 October 2012 at 7:43pm
	Leave the cover on. It will not harm anything - just adds weight.
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite