My question is about a windsurfing sail, but I think the same principles apply.
I am having a used sail shipped to me by land. In order have the best rate, the sail must be shipped in two packages: one for the 5 battens and one for the sail. The sail ( 8 m2) has a 507 cm luff ( 202") and is 220 cm wide ( 88") at its widest point. Being made of Dacron I don't see a problem in folding it up, except perhaps for the plastic window.
There is probably a way to avoid folding over the window, but then the box will have to be larger and the cost will increase. Can I take a chance and fold the sail to the smallest possible size, regardless of the window? Otherwise I have to drive 6 hrs to pick it up!
Thanks
Ittiandro
I am having a used sail shipped to me by land. In order have the best rate, the sail must be shipped in two packages: one for the 5 battens and one for the sail. The sail ( 8 m2) has a 507 cm luff ( 202") and is 220 cm wide ( 88") at its widest point. Being made of Dacron I don't see a problem in folding it up, except perhaps for the plastic window.
There is probably a way to avoid folding over the window, but then the box will have to be larger and the cost will increase. Can I take a chance and fold the sail to the smallest possible size, regardless of the window? Otherwise I have to drive 6 hrs to pick it up!
Thanks
Ittiandro