North Sails has long been a leader in building sails for Southern
California's Top Junior boat, the SABOT. Recently, we have refocused our
efforts on this important junior class and have gotten some great
results. Our Sabot sails has dominated the Junior Nationals winning all
three of the top divisions.
NEW! T-5 Naples Sabot Mainsail
1,2 at the 2012 Nationals!!
The new T-5 is slightly flatter in the middle compared to the
XLR-8. This change makes the sail more open in the leech which makes
the sail a little more forgiving to trim, having a wide range of trim
possibilities in the light and puffy conditions we often see in the bays
and harbors of Southern California. In a light spot, the upper leech
at the top batten of the T-5 will open with a slight mainsheet ease,
the lower leech at the bottom batten will stay closed so you can keep
your speed and height in the lulls!
Which sail is best for me?
If you are a larger sailor, and a very experienced
sailor then the XLR-8 is likely the still the sail for you. If you
are lighter, have a mast that is on the stiffer side or looking for a
sail that will be more automatic on the trim side then the new T-5
would be a great way to go.
The Naples T-5 Sabot mainsail features :
- Made from 130 HTP yarn tempered cloth
- It features North Blue-X window and a blue trim around the tack reinforcement
- We sew the battens into the leech of the sail, so you never have to worry about losing them
- The luff of the main has telltales on it as does the leech
- The Naples T-5 comes complete with insignia,number, window and roll bag. A comprehensive Tuning Guide is also included
“The T5 ( which was developed with Scotty Sinks) was noticeably
quicker than any other Sabot sail this weekend across a full range of
conditions. Great
weekend for North in a very competitive fleet. If I were a Junior Sabot
sailor hoping to go fast this summer, I’m flying the T5. No question
the best sail on the race track!”
-- Chuck Sinks at the 2012 Nationals.
XLR-8+ Naples Sabot Mainsail
#1 at the 2012 Spring Gold Cup!!
This sail is an improvement on the XLR-8 and is more open in the top which makes it easier to keep the top of the sail in trim and the boat going fast! More Forgiving….More Speed…..The NEW XLR-8+!!! You gotta have one!
- The Naples XLR-8+ Sabot Mainsail is made from 130 HTP yarntempered cloth.
- It features North Blue-X window!
- We sew the battens into the leech of the sail, so you neverhave to worry about losing them!
- The luff of the main has telltales on it as does the leech.
- The Naples XLR-8+ Sabot Mainsail comes complete with insignia,number, window and roll bag. A comprehensive Tuning Guide isalso included.
XLR-8+ US Sabot Mainsail
North Sails also offer the U.S. Sabot mainsail:
- The U.S. Sabot Mainsail is also made from 130 HTP yarn temperedcloth.
- It features North Blue-X window!
- We sew the battens into the leech of the sail, so you neverhave to worry about loosing them!
- The luff of the main has telltales on it as does the leech
- The U.S. Sabot Mainsail comes complete with insignia, number,window and roll bag. A comprehensive Tuning Guide is also included.
>> Contact the
Sabot Experts for additional information and questions about our products.
Tuning your Sabot for Speed
>> Download the
North Sabot Complete Tuning Guide
QUICK GUIDE:
UPWIND | Light
(0-7 knots) | Medium
(8-13 knots) | Heavy
(14+ knots) |
| Outhaul | 6 inches from boom | 4 inches, just showing creases in foot | 2 inchesTight always showing crease in foot |
| Downhaul | none | 1/2 of the wrinkles out | No wrinkles |
| Mainsheet | all telltales flowing | top telltales just stalling 30% | all top telltales flowing |
| Leeboard | raked slightly forward | straight | If too much helm rake slightly aft |
| Vang | none | none | just snug, maybe vang sheeting |
DOWNWIND | Light
(0-7 knots) | Medium
(8-13 knots) | Heavy
(14+ knots) |
| Outhaul | eased | 10-8 inches from the boom | 6 inches from the boom |
| Downhaul | none | none | none |
| Mainsheet | eased to 90 degrees | eased to 90 degrees | pulled in to 80 degrees |
| Leeboard | pulled up | pulled up | pulled up |
| Vang | Top batten just twisting off | tight, top batten parallel | tighter, top batten parallel |
Have a Question? Ask the Sabot Experts Sabot Foil and Gear Bag
Keep all your Sabot gear neat and tidy with this carry all bag.
- Padded with closed cell foam to keep blades safe from getting dinged
- Large expanding outside pocket stores all removable sailing gear
- Ventilated to allow wet gear to dry
- Padded carrying strap and handle
- Velcro closures will not corrode
- A must have for your junior sailor!
Sabot Bottom Cover
Sabots are stored upside down and the sum can really beat up the gelcoat
on the bottom of these boats. Protect your boat with a full bottom
cover.
Made from 12 oz. 900D fabric this cover will protect your investment. Shockcord around bottom makes it easy on and off.
Sabot Mast Cover
New to our Sabot inventory!
Protect the mast of your Sabot when it's not being used!
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