SAIL TECHNOLOGY
Stress/Strain Analysis
and Strain Reduction Strip Patches
We have incorporated into our sail designs a new
software program that gives our designers the capability
to assure that the correct cloth, weight, type and
panel layouts are used in the construction of each
sail. The major benefits of this technology, realized
by both cruising and racing sailors, are lighter
weight sails and increased longevity.
 Stress/Strain
Analysis Slideshow
 Additionally,
through the use of this analysis software, we
have been able to reduce the overall size and
weight of the head, clew, and tack patches. By
reinforcing only the required areas and distributing
the loads into the sail, we have eliminated the
extra weight from reinforcing layers of sailcloth
as in traditional patches.
 Overall
weight savings has been considerable. These sails
are holding their shape better in greater wind
ranges because the cloth is lighter and stronger.
You get all the strength from the cloth without
all the weight.
We have now incorporated this technology on
performance cruising sails. The furling genoas/screechers
are furling tighter, more evenly and are easier
to furl. These sails require a smaller, and in
some sails, has eliminated the need for padded
luff.
 In
summary, our prototype sails performed beyond
even our expectations and we are now in production
using this technology.
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Stress/Strain
Analysis Slideshow
Fort Walton Beach