Cruising Mainsail Builder

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You really can’t appreciate 180 Sails by Evolution upwind cruising sails until you’ve sailed with them. When you ask people, who upgraded their cruising sails to Evolution what difference it made to their yacht, one answer sums up the experience: ‘’It feels like a new boat.’’ That’s because we go the distance to ensure you’ll enjoy going the extra miles. From our bespoke customization design process, to our choice of only the best materials, whether you’re a coastal cruiser or adventuring offshore, you’ll get to experience for yourself that nothing performs like Evolution Sails.

Mainsail Features

Introducing the 180 Sails By Evolution Mainsails – a fusion of precision, performance, and premium craftsmanship. Engineered by Evolution Sails in New Zealand using cutting-edge software and decades of offshore sailing experience, our mainsails are designed to elevate your sailing experience.

Premium Quality:
We use only the best cloths and materials, ensuring that every sail is not only built to last but also engineered for optimal performance. The robust Dacron fabric, renowned for its durability and excellent performance characteristics, forms the foundation of our cross cut design, offering you a sail that’s as reliable as it is efficient.

Designed for Speed and Safety:
Our mainsail comes complete with everything you need to get sailing fast, from reinforced panels to precise cut layouts, ensuring superior control and responsiveness in a variety of wind conditions. Whether you’re cruising leisurely or pushing your limits offshore, this sail is engineered to handle the demands of your sailing adventures.

Why the Mainsail Matters:
The mainsail is the heart of any sailboat, delivering the primary force that propels you forward. It plays a critical role in maneuverability and overall boat performance. A well-crafted mainsail not only harnesses the wind more effectively but also provides stability and control, enabling you to make smooth, precise adjustments as conditions change. With the Endeavor mainsail, you’ll experience enhanced speed, greater agility, and a dependable performance that inspires confidence every time you set sail.

Elevate your sailing journey with the Endeavor Dacron Cross Cut Mainsail – where quality meets innovation, and every voyage becomes an adventure.

Cruising Mainsail Features

180 Sails by Evolution Cruising Cross-Cut Dacron Sails include the best craftsmanship and features in the industry, ensuring you get a top quality sail that performs and lasts.

Headboard

Headboard hoist to spread loads.

Sail Cloth

We use only the best name brand high quality sail cloths.

Stitching

Sails are stitched by experts, using highest quality thread.

Luff Attachment

Luff cords of all sizes or hanks, we have you covered.

Luff Attachment

Webbing luff car or slider attachments.

Overhead Leech Line

Overhead leech line is standard on larger boats.

Hardware

We use only the best quality brand name sailing hardware.

Clew Attachment

Reinforced clew webbing attachment is standard.

Tell Tales

Telltales are optimally placed so you can sail better.

Battens & Pockets

Our sails come with high quality battens in reinforced batten pockets.

Sail Bag

Of Course we give you a nice bag to store your sail in.

Choosing the Right Sail Cloth

The sail cloth options presented to you in the online sail builder are curated by our expert sailmakers according to your sails parameters. We have selected only the best cloth options for you to choose from to ensure you get the best quality sail for your boat. All of the cloths we offer at 180 Sails by Evolution are top quality name brand sail materials, never a no-name or seconds fabrics.

Our online sail builder allows you to try different sail cloth and option configurations at the click of a button. We have denoted them with a $ to give you an idea of each cloths budget (one $ for least expensive and $$$$$ for most expensive). Along with your budget, it is important to consider other factors when selecting the right sail cloth for you, including required construction type, performance, durability, shape holding, and weight.

Rest assured, no matter which cloth you choose, one of our expert sail makers will contact you after you place your order to verify your needs and ensure you get the perfect sail the first time. If you have questions, feel free to chat with us.

Sail Cloths Comparison

Cloth NameTypeConstructionDurabilityWeightPerformanceWater WickingHandlingMaterial Cost
Challenge FastnetDacronCross Cut★★★★★★★★★★★★$
Challenge NewportDacronCross Cut★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$
Contender RadialDacronTriradial★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$
Contender CDXLaminateTriradial★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$
Dimension Polyant DCXLaminateTriradial★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$$
Dimension Polyant SXILaminateTriradial★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$$$
Contender HybridDyneemaTriradial★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$$$
Dimension Polyant Hydranet RadialDyneemaTriradial★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$$$$
Evolution Expedition MembraneCompositeLoad Path★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★$$$$$

Click here to learn more about our Cruising Sail Cloths.

Warranty

All of our new sails come with our industry leading 3 year warranty. Click here to read the full warranty terms and conditions.

The Fine Print

Lead Times: Sails ordered today will have a normal 4-6 week production lead time before shipping. This lead time starts when we confirm your final measurements. We can expedite production if required at an added cost and move your sail up in the queue if you need your sail immediately. Please contact one of our expert sailmakers for more information.

Measurement: Getting the measurements right is essential to ensuring a perfect fit for your sail—not just in terms of dimensions, but also how the sail attaches to your boat and integrates with your existing setup. We use a variety of methods to achieve precise measurements, and your sailmaker will help determine the best approach—or combination of approaches—to create the ideal sail for you. Click here for more information on our measurement options.

Taxes: Excludes any applicable taxes and duties.

Specialty Parts: Sail includes standard Bainbridge slides, batten boxes, and RBS battens. Specialty cars and sliders can be reused from old sails or purchased separately.

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