J/45 Cruising Dacron Cross-Cut Mainsail

Mainsail Details

Endeavor Dacron Mainsail J/45

Regular Price $8,572 | Package Discount Price $7,286 | Savings = $1,286

Sail Area

68.1 m2

Material

Challenge Newport AP 9.45 Dacron

Construction

Cross Cut

Color

White

Full Length Battens

2

Leech Battens

3

Reefs

2

Draft Stripes

Included

Tell Tales

Leech and Draft

Sail Numbers

Included

Sail Bag

Square Draw String

Introducing our Dacron Crosscut 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 crosscut 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 Crosscut 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 Dacron Crosscut Mainsail – where quality meets innovation, and every voyage becomes an adventure.

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.

Cruising Dacron Crosscut Sail Range

Crosscut Cruising Dacron is the most widely used sailcloth in the world. The classic white sails with long, rectangular panels can be seen in harbors everywhere, a testament to their reliability and efficiency.

This sail construction method takes advantage of both the natural weave and inherent strength of woven sailcloth. By aligning the fabric’s strongest fibers with the primary vertical loads of the sail, crosscut designs optimize durability and shape retention. The long, rectangular panels also maximize material efficiency, minimizing waste and keeping costs down.

While more advanced materials and construction techniques can produce sails that are lighter or stretch less, many sailors find that the added expense isn’t justified for their needs. The combination of simplicity, durability, and cost-effectiveness makes Crosscut Cruising Dacron the go-to choice for sailors worldwide.

Mainsail Sailcloth: Contender Fibercon Pro High Aspect

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• Performance: ⭐⭐⭐
• Water Wicking: ⭐⭐⭐
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For sailors seeking a durable yet performance-driven sailcloth, Contender Fibercon Pro High Aspect is designed to meet the demands of tall, narrow sails that generate high loads. Engineered with an exceptionally high thread density, this sailcloth optimizes fill strength and resistance to elongation, ensuring superior shape retention over time.

With a fill/warp ratio ranging from 2.8:1 to 4.0:1, Fibercon Pro High Aspect effectively aligns the strongest fibers to support the vertical loads of mainsails and jibs on high-aspect rigs. This construction enhances upwind performance while maintaining the durability and longevity that cruising sailors expect from woven polyester.

Why Choose Contender Fibercon Pro High Aspect?

This cloth is ideal for:

• Sailors looking for enhanced upwind performance while maintaining durability.
• Cruising sailors who want better shape retention and performance without moving to laminate sails.
• Owners prioritizing durability, UV resistance, and longevity in their sail investment.

Limitations of Contender Fibercon Pro High Aspect

If you want a sailcloth that delivers better shape retention, higher strength, and superior UV resistance than standard Dacron, Fibercon is an excellent choice. It’s best suited for:

• Coastal cruisers looking for increased durability and longevity.
• Performance-oriented sailors who want improved shape retention without moving to laminates.
• Boats with high or low aspect sails, needing a cloth specifically engineered for their rig type.

Limitations of Fibercon

While Fibercon Pro High Aspect provides excellent stability and stretch resistance for woven polyester, it does not eliminate stretch entirely. For sailors requiring ultra-low stretch and the highest performance, a laminate or composite sailcloth may be a better option.

For those looking for a balance of strength, shape retention, and durability, Fibercon Pro High Aspect remains one of the best options available for high-aspect cruising sails.

https://www.contendersailcloth.com/australasia/wovens-cross-cut/fibercon-pro-high-aspect/

Contender Fibercon Pro High Aspect cloth photo detail:

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.