Spreader boots in leather - large (2 pack)
€53.5
In stock
SKU
8620
Manufacturer SKU: WLD1054
EAN: 7350059180622
Spreader boots made of UV-resistant durable leather. A rubber cord at the edge enables the boot to fit well regardless of the design of the spreaders. The interior is lined with neoprene for an especially good fit and gives a soft surface against the sail. The spreader boot end cap protects your sails. The spreader is delivered with an extra long velcro for safe attachment and fits wide spreader arms. The spreaders are sold in pairs, available in 4 sizes.
• Simple installation with Velcro, hook and loop fastener
• Suitable for all types of rigging and spreaders
• Easy to measure for right size
• Protects head and main sails
• For spreader 105 – 122 mm (4 1/8″ x 4 13/16″) with linked rigging
• UV-resistant
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Material - Leather, neoprene, Velcro hook and loop fastener, UV-protected Color - Grey Package - Sold in pair (starboard and port) Size - For spreader, continuous rigg 122 - 154 mm (4 13/16" - 6") and linked rigg 105 - 122 mm (4 1/8"- 4 13/16") Art nr - #1054 Read more - FAQDOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
See more spreader boot sizes Spreader boots are for sail protection against chafe otherwise eventually the sails breaks. One way that many sailmakers do, is to reinforce the sails with an extra layer of sail cloth material or you can also make the spreader tips smooth. To reduce the damage to the sails, you need spreader boots protection to cover the end of the sails with spreader boots in leather or with tape. There are various solutions to protect the spreaders.Tape
The most common is for sail protection is with with electrical tape or Gaffa tape / silver tape / cloth material tape. It usually breaks down by the UV light in a couple of months. It looks pretty ugly with tape residue hanging from the spreaders. When you take down the spreaders you have sticky tape residue on the spreaders and old residue are hard to get off. There are more different tapes such as the million-dollar tape. UV protected and lasts all season but as the name implies, it is quite expensive.Plastic
Customized plastic covers. Here you have to know exactly what spreader tips you have and trademark on the mast to find the right plastic cover. Cheap but har to get it right.Leather
There are two different spreader boots in leather for sail protection. Sew on and Waterline Design Spreader boots. - Leather that is sew on to the spreader. Classic solution that is customized for your spreaders. You cut a piece of leather and pre-punch it and sew them on to the spreader ends. It is quite expensive (take long time) but looks nice and works well. Hard work when you should inspect the spreader. - Spreader boots in leather set up with Velcro from Waterline Design. A universal solution that fits all types of spreaders. Four sizes fit everything in the market. You only need to measure the width of the spreaders to be able to choose the right one. The spreader boot is a cover that has leather on the outside and neoprene on the inside. The spreader cover is folded around the spreader and fastened with a Velcro strap which is rolled around the spreader. On the edge of the leather / neoprene cover is a rubber cord that pulls together the edges. The edge band makes the size of the spreader cover flexible. The neoprene inside makes the leather smoother. According to riggers / sailmakers this is really nice that every spreader should have. Everything is UV protected and we have also sewn on a layer of leather on the Velcro strap to make it a little nicer.EAN | 7350059180622 |
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Model name | WLD1054 |
Brand | Waterline Design |