Configurations

Standard Configurations & Use Cases

Don’t guess. Use these three proven recipes for 90% of your customers.

Configuration 1: The “Grand Prix” (Race Mode)

Target: Inshore Racing, Regattas, One-Design

• Base: XPR (Film/Scrim/Film) - Minimal weight.
• Fiber: Carbon - Maximum shape holding.
• Protection: Nano-coating only.
• Performance: 10/10 | Durability: 6/10 | Weight: Ultra-Light

Why: For the sailor who counts every gram and wants perfect shape retention.

Technical Spec: Grand Prix

Layer	Material Spec	Function
Base	XRP06 / XRP09	Lightweight Polyester/Aramid base
Fiber	Carbon Tape (220 gsm)	Maximum stiffness, zero stretch
Protect	Film Only or Single Taffeta	Minimum weight penalty
Total	~330 gsm	Competitive with pure string sails

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Configuration 2: The “Club Racer” (Crossover Mode)

Target: Weekend Racing + Summer Cruising. (The Best Seller)

• Base: XDP (Taffeta integrated) - Good abrasion resistance.
• Fiber: Carbon or Endumax (Hybrid) - Stiffness where needed, toughness where it counts.
• Protection: Single-side Taffeta (usually Leech/Foot).
• Performance: 8/10 | Durability: 8/10 | Weight: Light

Why: The most versatile sail. Fast enough to win on Saturday, tough enough to cruise on Sunday.

Technical Spec: Club Sport

Layer	Material Spec	Function
Base	XRP09 / XRP13	Balanced weight base
Fiber	Endumax or Carbon	Owner preference (Price vs Durability)
Protect	Single Taffeta (One side)	Good durability, moderate weight
Total	~350 gsm	Best all-rounder

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Configuration 3: The “Bluewater” (Cruise Mode)

Target: Offshore Passages, Global Cruising.

• Base: XDP (Heavy duty Taffeta).
• Fiber: Endumax / PE - Cannot be broken by flogging or folding.
• Protection: Double Taffeta (Both sides) or Heavy UV Guard.
• Performance: 7/10 | Durability: 10/10 | Weight: Moderate

Why: Reliability is paramount. It will hold its shape for 30,000 miles without delaminating.

Technical Spec: Bluewater

Layer	Material Spec	Function
Base	XRP13 / XRP18	Heavy-duty, high-scrim base
Fiber	Endumax (50-60µm)	Fracture-proof, fold-tolerant
Protect	Double Taffeta (Both sides)	Full UV & abrasion armor
Total	~400+ gsm	Bombproof reliability

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Comparison Summary

Feature	Grand Prix (XPR+Carbon)	Club Racer (XDP+Carbon)	Bluewater (XDP+PE)
Shape Holding	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
Weight	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Lightest)	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
UV Resistance	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chafe Resistance	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price	$$$	$$	$$
Typical Boat	J-Boats, TP52, Melges	Beneteau First, X-Yachts	Swan, Hallberg-Rassy, Catamarans

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Code Zero Specifications

Code Zeros are specialized engines requiring high upwind capability.

Config Name	Fiber	Application
CZ-RACE	Endumax (40µm)	Light Air (<12kts). Film only. White.
CZ-ALLROUND	Carbon	Medium Air (<18kts). Single Taffeta.
CZ-CRUISE	Endumax (60µm)	Heavy duty. Furler-compatible.