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North's Premium NorDac™  has the soft feel and easy handling of traditional DacronŽ, but is woven more tightly than any other Dacron fabric in the world. As a result, durability is greatly improved and long term shape holding is increased.

Premium NorDac is constructed using 100% high tenacity yarn developed specifically for sails. Premium NorDac mainsails and genoas are available in roller furling models and mainsails are available with FullBattens.
For Roller Furling Genoas, extended tack and head patches (shown, above) provide additional reinforcement when the sail  is reefed. Optional  reef marks provide a quick reference for sail reduction.
 
 
EXTRA OPTIONS:

STANDARD OPTIONS:

Mainsail

  • Full length battens
  • Sail numbes and/or insignia
  • Flattening reef
  • Draft stripe

Genoa

  • Telltale window 
  • Spreader Patches
  • Draft stripes
  • Rope Luff, Foam Luff or Aeroluff for roller reefing
  • UV protection

 All Premium NorDac Sails
  • Stainless steel rings with strap reinforcement
  • Webbed loops for roller furling genoas
  • Pressed rings for reefs (mainsails) Floppy reef rings provided on request
  • Teardrop patches
  • Loose-footed main for shape control
  • Tapered pultruded battens with Velcro closure pockets. On FullBatten mainsails, pultruded battens with Velcro closure pockets
  • Luff customized to mast/boom and headstay system
  • Telltales
  • Pre-stretched leechline
  • Cunningham adjustment (Mainsails)
  • Drawstring sailbag

 
   
 

PERFORMANCE EXTRAS:
Roller Furling
All North roller furling genoas and mainsails are designed to maximize convenience with a minimum performance tradeoff. Extended tack (and head) patches on our genoas provide additional reinforcement and a smoother shape under load when the sail is reefed. In moderate to heavy air, reef marks provide a quick reference for sail reduction. Reefing controls, such as Foam Luff, AeroLuff, or the new RopeLuff flatten the middle of the genoa as it is furled, reducing heeling, making steering easier as the breeze builds.

RopeLuff™
RopeLuff is an alternative to other roller reefing options such as foam luff pads or AeroLuff. A Rope Luff works on the same principal as a foam luff pad, allowing the sail to furl around the headstay smoothly. A tapered bundle of ropes are placed inside a dacron sleeve and stitched to the sail behind the luff tape. Rope Luff is light weight, aesthetically pleasing, does not absorb water, and is mildew resistant. Rope Luff can also be sold as a separate sleeve that can be used with other sails, or removed entirely to transform your cruising sail to a racing sail for casual club racing.

Full Length Battens
North mainsails can be equipped with four or more full length battens or a combination of full length and standard battens. Full-length battens improve the durability of your mainsail, make it easier to handle, and keep the sail quieter by inhibiting luffing.

UV Protection
UV degradation is one of the most common causes of premature aging in sails, especially in the tropics. To lengthen the life of your roller furling genoa, a UV cover on the leech and foot of your genoa is recommended.

SAIL CLOTH:
Premium NorDac™

Premium NorDac (left)  is the most tightly woven polyester fabric in the world, resulting in a fabric that is stable, and durable without excess fillers or laminates.

As a result, durability is greatly improved and long term shape holding is increased. Premium NorDac is constructed using high tenacity yarn developed specifically for sails.

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