New range of mast covers launched by Speed Sails
by Tom Jeffcoate, Speed Sails 6 Jul 2009 12:43 BST
Speed Sails launch a new range of mast covers © Speed Sails
With this hot weather Speed Sails have been busy developing their range of mast covers, specially designed to protect spars when towing. These covers are especially useful for carbon spars which are more easily damaged by exposure to UV and also make packing up any mast a quick and easy job.
There are 2 styles available, full length or end sock. The full length cover uses Velcro and quick release buckles to hold the cover in place around the mast and contains all the halyards and rigging securely within it. Specially placed holes allow for shrouds and spreaders to be left attached to the spar with minimal exposure of the mast or difficulty. The mast socks are used to cover the bottom section of the masts and are secured by a drawstring at one end. Like the full length bag, the end sock will encase the loose halyard tails and rigging making packing the mast up a quick and easy task.
The full length mast bags are manufactured from silver-grey Astro Nylon, a heavyweight, water resistant cloth specially designed for use in the manufacture of bags for the marine environment which provides excellent UV protection. The mast end socks use a padded nylon cloth providing extra protection around the lower section of the mast. Full length padded options are available for some spars however cloth shrinkage prevents more widespread use.
We have patterns for a range of masts and can also make bags to custom designs. All we need are the length and diameter of the spar along with heights for spreaders and hound points and your new bag can be on its way to you in less than a week.
As well as spar bags we also make a complete range of foil bags which are perfect for protecting your foils from any little knocks and scratches when they are not being used. Made using the same padded nylon as the mast end socks these bags can be custom made to suit any stock or blade.
Prices start at £39.95 for mast bags, £17.50 for mast end socks and £29.95 for foil bags. For more information about any of our covers or to get a quote for your boat please call us on 01922 455503 or e-mail