Jib Sock…Oops!

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Ok so I got the custom jib sock from ATN, Inc. I was so excited. This meant that I wouldn’t have to drop the headsail after the very sail. Making it so much more convenient to sail. I put the sail up then put the jib sock over it and realized to my horror it was too short. Not by a few inches but by a whopping 28 inches!!!!

Bottom of Jib Sleeve…28″ Too short!

 

ATN Jib Sleeve in Navy.

 

So a few emails to Defender.com and they put me in touch directly with the manufacturer. He says with confidence that he can fix it. So I packed it up and shipped it to Florida to ATN, inc for them to add 28 inches to the jib sock. My initial impressions of it very positive. Easy to put on. Easy to take off. Well made and it’s great looking. Get the length correct and it’s a GREAT piece of gear. This allows me to use headsails without UV covers and keep them on the furler. I have had two headsails deteriorate due to UV damage. This will protect the sails from UV when not in use. This will also allow me to add sails to to boat and not have to have UV covers on them. I plan on getting a 155 light air sail as well as a good 135-140 racing sail maybe a Mylar or carbon material. I can do used and have the local lift cut them to fit. Stay tuned for more updates!

 

Update 2/4/2016!

Spoke to Etienne at ATN, and he received the Jib Sleep, added 28″ to it and shipped it out the next day.  I should have it back by mid week next week!  Great service!!

 

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