Code Zero

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2013-01-22
As all 370-owners know our boats require a little bit more wind in order to be part of a race. Winds below 5 m/s don't really put nautical miles under the keel very fast. To prevent total boredom and the embarrassment of watching other boats pass us by we decided to upgrade the textile engine a little bit. The main requirements were:- easy to handle from the cockpit if possible, light but strong material and of course the sail area. The result was a Code Zero on a furler which made it easy to handle from the cockpit and if the furler failed, it would be easy to collect the sail and stow it under deck. This would not been easy with a laminated sail such as a Code 1 or similar.

Measures SRS Gennaker (Code Zero)


Luff	16.339m
Leech	15.665m
Foot	9.125m
1/2 width	5.937m
1/2 width%	0.65%
Area	82.313m²

Material
Contender SK 90 (Superkote 90)
Gransegel code: RPN 075 (1,1 oz)

Webb: Contender

Superkote 90 is a premium lightweight spinnaker fabric designed for high durability and stable performance in a wide wind range. It is woven from high‑tenacity nylon fibers with a balanced construction that provides excellent tear strength, low stretch, and smooth flying characteristics. The coating process gives the cloth a crisp feel, improved shape retention, and long-term resistance to moisture and UV exposure. SK 90 is commonly used for all-purpose cruising and club‑race spinnakers where reliability and handling are key priorities.

The sail as envisaged by the designer at Gransegel loft.

Click here (or on the picture) for a 3D modelling picture that you can turn around and view from different angles.

The furler is a Profurl Nex 1.5 that can take loads up to 1500 kg. More about Profurls flying sails furlers with spools here!