ABOUT SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKERS

"We got a Rolly Tasker MPS made for our Catalina 320 a few weeks back.  We are very impressed with the Sail and with the customer service we received .  Good to see old fashion quality business is still alive.  I know where we buy our next sail.  Thank you guys heap" — Reiner Gudd - Brisbane 

• The perfect downwind sail for the cruising sailor
  
• Sizes available to suit all yachts
  
• Built to our top end radial-cut specification
• Highly competitive price
  
• Choice of Colour

Symmetrical Spinnakers are built to our top end radial-cut specification and come in a wide range of sizes at very competitive prices to suit the full range of yachts and catamarans.  The spinnaker cloth, sail design and finish are to the same high quality as our individual ‘one-off’ symmetrical spinnaker production and it is ideal in wind ranges from around 110 to 180 degrees.

The Symmetrical Spinnaker has equal length luffs so the clew and tack are interchangeable, unlike the Asymmetrical Spinnaker.  The tack is usually fitted to a spinnaker pole, the inboard end of which is attached to the mast.  A control line called a brace is attached to the tack and led back through a turning block to a winch to control the fore and aft movement of the pole to ensure optimal angle to the wind.  A sheet is then fitted to the clew and led back through a turning block to a winch to be trimmed.

If you are a cruiser, then this is the ideal downwind sail for you.  Combine it with one of our proven and trusted spinnaker socks.

Ready-Made Spinnaker

Rolly Tasker Sails ready-made Spinnakers are available in 20 different sizes. The “ready-to-sail” production gives you top quality sails at a very competitive price, available for instant delivery.
The symmetric spinnaker is the classic downwind sail and is set on a spinnaker pole. It is best used for wind angles of 100 to 180 degrees. The handling of this sail requires some experience and a good crew. For the ambitious sailor, the classic spinnaker is one of the most rewarding sails.

Top Quality

All our ready to use sails are top quality products in keeping with Rolly Tasker Sails high standards of sail design and manufacturing specifications. Spinnakers are made in the advanced full radial cut to our demanding offshore standard construction. This means high quality cloth, durable seams, overlapping leech tapes and strong corner patches with more than ample strengthening of high load areas such as head, tack or clews. The colour scheme is standardized in an attractive blue, white and red star design.

Perfected Design

The sail designers at Rolly Tasker Sails have created a modern, symmetric spinnaker in full radial cut. For maximum size in relation to leech lengths with a medium profile depth. The elliptical profile gives the sail high stability and makes trimming much easier.

Choose your Sail

All our ready-made symmetrical spinnaker sails come in a wide range of sizes to suit most yachts from 20 to 65 feet length. Defining the correct size for your yacht is easy. Simple follow the sizing recommendations in the menu above.

SELECTING YOUR NEW SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER

WHAT SIZE DO I REQUIRE?  

Determining the size of Symmetrical Spinnaker that is right for your boat is very easy. The only dimension needed is your boat’s ‘I’ measurement.   The ‘I’ measurement is the distance from where the spinnaker halyard enters the mast down to the top of the working deck, not the cabin top.  

For an accurate measurement, raise a tape measure up on the spinnaker halyard until it’s at the full hoist position and measure down to the working deck – that’s your ‘SPI’. 

Now the luff dimension of your Symmetrical Spinnaker should be within 5% of the ‘SPI’ measurement.  For example, if the ‘SPI’ measurement is 14.00 then the luff should be 14.00 (+/_ 5%) or between 13.30 and 14.70.  In referring to the sizing chart below you will see that the correct sail to choose is our #7 or #8 Symmetrical Spinnaker which have luff lengths of 13.40 and 14.20 respectively.

If you have any doubt then just email us or give us a ring.

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

Our RTS Downwind Sails are constructed to the highest specification.

• Premium US Challenge Fibermax Nylon Spinnaker Cloth
• Full radial construction for increase strength and great sail shape
• Colour coded leech and foot tapes
• Webbed on corner rings for easy attachment of sheets
• Stainless steel cringles
• Large radial corner reinforcing
• UV stabilised thread throughout
• Integrated Anti-tortion cables and custom welded universal thimbles for Code C sails
• Large spinnaker bag

SAIL CLOTH

Our RTS Asymmetrical Spinnakers, Symmetrical Spinnakers and Code C’s are built from Premium US Fibermax Nylon Spinnaker Cloth from world renowned sailcloth supplier Challenge SailCloth.

Challenge Fibermax has been proven as one of the most durable Nylons in the world by famous sailing competitions such as the Volvo ocean Race, Clipper Challenge, Global Challenge and many more.

DELIVERY

Once we finalise your order with you, delivery is usually about 4 weeks, however it may vary depending on sail size and construction time.   At the point of 'online checkout' for your order a freight charge will be calculated based on the median freight cost for Capital Cities and Major Regional Centres.   Depending on your location there may be a variation in the actual freight cost, in this situation you will be notified of any adjustment to the cost of shipping your order.

OUR GUARANTEE: THE HIGHEST QUALITY AT THE BEST PRICE 

Rolly Tasker Sails Australia guarantees to build your new sail to the highest quality using the latest 3D design software, premium US sail cloth and US, European or Australian sail hardware.  With the largest state-of-the-art purpose built sail loft in the world our manufacturing efficiencies ensure that our prices are highly competitive, fully inclusive of local consultation and support, and delivery to your door.

Naturally all our sails come with our comprehensive Rolly Tasker Sails guarantee and warranty on workmanship and cloth. 

WARRANTY

We warrant your new sails to be free from all defects in material, hardware and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. This excludes any damage from neglect, mishandling or UV damage. If you have any concerns with your new sails, be sure to contact us at your earliest opportunity.

SERVICE LOFTS

We also have local service lofts around Australia where we can service your sails if ever required. You can trust that Rolly Tasker Sails is here to support you for the life of your new sails.

Return Policy

• Due to the nature of our on-line products, our Downwind Sails can only be returned if there is a fault with the product
  
• All returns must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt. A copy of your online payment form will suffice.
  
• Merchandise must be in original packaging with all tags and stickers attached.
  
• Refunds will be granted by online banking transfer into your account within 7 days of receipt.
  
• Please note that Return Postage of your refund / exchange item is at your cost.