The best fabrics for sacrificial use are Sunbrella® and 4oz Insignia UV Dacron®. The Dacron® is much lighter than the Sunbrella® so it is a good choice for boats under 30 feet or so, but Sunbrella® has unparalleled durability in sunlight which makes it the most common choice.
The sacrificial strip should be wide enough to span the gap between the edge of the sail as it is rolled onto the forestay plus about 6 inches (to allow for sloppy furling). If the sail is not available for measurement in its furled state, the table below can be used to determine width.
| Boat LOA |
20 Feet |
25 Feet |
35 Feet |
45 Feet |
50 Feet |
| Foot Width |
10 Inches |
14 Inches |
14 Inches |
18 Inches |
20 Inches |
| Leech Width |
14 Inches |
18 Inches |
20 Inches |
24 Inches |
26 Inches |
This UV Insignia kit is complete with adhesive backed white UV Insignia fabric, outdoor UV treated thread, seamstick, UV Dacron edge tape and installation instructions.
| Max. Cover Length (Leech+Foot) |
Max. Panel Width |
Typical Boat LOA |
| 30 Feet |
10 Inches |
20 Feet |
| 40 Feet |
14 Inches |
25 Feet |
| 50 Feet |
18 Inches |
30 Feet |
Note: A sail must be new or nearly new to effectively install UV Insignia. This is because any wrinkles in the sail will make smooth installation of the lightweight adhesive backed material difficult.
Select the proper kit by adding the sail's leech and foot edge dimensions.
The Sailrite Loft can build this kit for you! Delivery time is typically 1 to 2 weeks. Simply purchase the kit AND the appropriate labor item found under the Related Items (right column).
