About the Sun Shield - the ATN Genoa Sleeve
Protects the furled sail without the sacrificial sun cover.
It does not alter or weigh down the sail.No need to lower the sail to install the Sun Shield.The ATN Sun Shield is hoisted with the spinnaker halyard.It will keep it tight even in a strong breeze.It will not flog to self destruction.It will protect the furled sail from the sun, weather and pollution.ATN has delivered a 130' Genoa Sleeve to a Swan 100 in Spain.
Pricing
Up to 50'
US $13.50/ft
Up to 75'
US $17.00/ft
Up to 100'
US $22.00/ft
Over 100'
US $30.00/ft
Reviews
“I got one. It was only $300 something and a new genoa for my boat starts at well over $1000. I don't believe in roller reefing, only furling. I have four headsails and none of them have sun covers. When I race the boat, I put up the most appropriate sail but I use the furler as designed rather than in “race mode” without the drum. At the windward mark I furl it and raise the chute, makes for easier foredeck work. When I'm done and want to scoot my butt on up to the club, I furl the jib, put on the cover and jet. Covers for all my sails would be much more than $300 and I don't have to put up with the overstuffed bra shape you get with the suncovered sails. This one is only a little more than the basic sleeve models sold by sailrite and others and it has one major advantage, it has a drawstring arrangement that allows you to snug it up around the sail after you put it on so it doesn't flap in the wind. It also keeps your spin halyard clean since all but the last little bit is inside the mast. Of course if a storm is coming or if I'm not going to be sailing the boat for a week or two, I take the sails off and bag them. Really going to be nice for extended cruising because you can leave the sail on all the time and not kill it with UV. That's one less sailbag I have find a spot for while cruising.”
- Kris -