Sail Cover BR20

[JonnieandDee]

I'm fed up with wrestling my bulk, unwieldy and heavy overall cover off and on when going sailing.  It's taking me 10 minutes to get it off and stow it and fifteen to get it back on and secure, plus the time and effort taken to heave the gaff and sail up above the gooseneck and slot the boom into place. 

Can I leave my dearly beloved BR20 on a mooring safely with a sail cover instead?  I appreciate this will leave the cockpit open to get wet and security will be compromised.  Sadly Swallow locker design doesn't lend itself to a cockpit cover.

Any thoughts and recommendations please?

Jonnie

[Llafurio]

I'm fed up with wrestling my bulk, unwieldy and heavy overall cover off and on when going sailing.  It's taking me 10 minutes to get it off and stow it and fifteen to get it back on and secure, plus the time and effort taken to heave the gaff and sail up above the gooseneck and slot the boom into place. 

Can I leave my dearly beloved BR20 on a mooring safely with a sail cover instead?  .....

Yes. : https://www.plastimo.com/en/housses-de-grand-voile-10050.html .
C.

[globetrot]

I'm fed up with wrestling my bulk, unwieldy and heavy overall cover off and on when going sailing.  It's taking me 10 minutes to get it off and stow it and fifteen to get it back on and secure, plus the time and effort taken to heave the gaff and sail up above the gooseneck and slot the boom into place. 

Can I leave my dearly beloved BR20 on a mooring safely with a sail cover instead?  I appreciate this will leave the cockpit open to get wet and security will be compromised.  Sadly Swallow locker design doesn't lend itself to a cockpit cover.

Any thoughts and recommendations please?

Jonnie

Hi JonnieandDee, I'm two years into owning my boat and like many new boat owners I assume, I struggled with the idea of having the boat exposed to the elements when not being sailed. But I had to remind myself that its a boat and designed to be outside, in the water, and used! So I came to the conclusion that I would only use the full sail cover if I knew I would be away for an extended period of time. Otherwise, I only use my sail cover. The boat is moored, so to deal with rain, I leave the bailers open (the only function they seem to do reasonbly well in the BR20).

So far, things are working out fine. I have accepted the fact that I may need to replace some things, such as canvas, sheets, and redo varnish more frequently as a result of being exposed to the sun.

[JonnieandDee]

Yes. : https://www.plastimo.com/en/housses-de-grand-voile-10050.html .
C.

Thanks for this Llanfurio.  Do you know if these sail covers accommodate a gaff halyard or topping lift attached to the boom.

Sorry that wouldn't work as the gaff is longer than the boom!  Can you remember which size you bought, where from and how much you paid for it?

Best wishes

Jonnie

[Llafurio]

Jonnie,

I am using the Plastimo sail cover for decades now. I think I bought mine for a different boat, but they are extremely flexible with their bungee cord fastening, so I could not only use it for my BRs and BRe, but also for my latest acquisition (photo). I do not remember which one I bought. Only, I remember it cost me around € 100.00 .

As shown in the photo, the boom is held up by a simple Lazy Jacks, the Gunter yard lies on it, the main halyard is lead back to the mast under the cover, and the cover envelops it all.

Enjoy,
Claus