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Genoa Clew Details of Catalina Direct Offshore Sails

  Small boat heads'l features:  

 

  • Hydraulically pressed rings at the head, tack and clew
  • Large patches with multiple layers of cloth near the corners for extra strength.
  • Cleat for leach line. Cover over cleat, secured at the aft edge with Velcro prevents fouling during a tack

 

 
 
Larger boat heads'l features:  


Catalina 30 Furling Genoa Clew

 
  A closeup of the sail illustrates the nylon webbing reinforcement stitched to both sides of the sail. There is even an extra patch of fabric around the corner of the sail to prevent chafe.  
 

Catalina 30 Furling Genoa Clew
 
  A bit wider view shows just how large the corner patches are. They distribute the load over a wide area of the sail for strength. Note the cleat for leach line. Cover over cleat, secured at the aft edge with Velcro prevents fouling during a tack.