CRUISING MAINSAIL

North Cruising Mains are made to last. Our cruising mainsails keep things simple with one or two full-length top battens and standard length lower battens. This straightforward approach offers a basic, low maintenance and easy to use sail. Standard cruising mains include all of the key features and optional extras that you would expect from the high quality North cruising product line. 

1 | 3Di SY / Black | North Sails Cruising Mainsail 3Di SY Black
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1 | 3Di SY / Black | North Sails Cruising Mainsail 3Di SY Black
1 | 3Di SY / Black | North Sails Cruising Mainsail 3Di SY Black
Standard features
  • Moderate Roach Profile
  • 1 or 2 Full Length Top Battens
  • RBS E-Glass Tapered Battens*
  • Velcro Stuff Batten Closure
  • 1 or more Reef Points
  • Cruising Headboard
  • Simple Luff Slides
  • Cunningham
  • Adjustable Leech and Foot Cords
  • Loose Foot with Integral Foot Shelf
  • Exclusive Teardrop Corner Reinforcements
  • Stainless Steel Rings
  • Nylon Twist (Leech) Tell Tales
  • Yarn Flow (Horizontal) Telltales
  • Drawstring Sail Bag
Optional features
  • Custom Luff Car Systems
  • Foot Rope or Foot Slides
  • Overhead Leech Cord
  • Spreader Tip Patches
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  • 3Di SY

    Engineered and customized exclusively for superyachts

  • 3D

    Personalized Sail Structure

  • 0% Film

    For longevity over multiple seasons

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  • 3Di ENDURANCE

    Durable performance x-over sails for competition and cruising

  • 3D

    Molded Sail Shape

  • 0% Film

    Eliminates the risk of delamination

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  • 3Di OCEAN

    Engineered for ultimate durability and extended cruising performance

  • 3D

    Smooth, Molded Sail Shape

  • 0% Film

    Eliminates the risk of delamination

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  • NPL TOUR

    High strength, UV resistance 2D cruising sails

  • eXactTM

    Proprietary x-scrim reinforcement adds strength with minimal weight

  • 97%

    Made with recycled polyester film

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  • Alternative bio-based and recycled raw materials.

  • 45

    Developed for cruising boats up to 45ft

  • HM/SM

    Available in high modulus and standard modulus compositions

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  • NPC CROSS-CUT

    Easy Affordable Durability

  • #1

    North Sails is the leader for woven dacron sailcloth

  • AP

    For everyday use and all-purpose sailing

Material
3Di SY Superior Sail Technology for Superyachts
3Di ENDURANCE Engineered to Last. Designed for Fast.
3Di OCEAN More miles and ocean adventures
NPL TOUR Sails for performance-minded coastal cruisers
NPL RENEW Sustainable Materials for Cruising Sailors
NPC CROSS-CUT Easy Affordable Durability
3Di SY 3Di ENDURANCE 3Di OCEAN NPL TOUR NPL RENEW NPC CROSS-CUT
3Di SY is our top-tier customized to the unique needs of the world's largest sailing yachts. Sails made with SY are a unique solution for steady, stable, and reliable power for high-performance racing and cruising superyachts. For the world’s premier superyacht sails, choose 3Di SY.
3Di ENDURANCE is the most rugged high-performance sail technology. These sails are around the world tested for longevity and reliability. Many 3Di Endurance sails have logged the equivalent of more than two circumnavigations and are still in service. If you’re buying sails for adventure racing or bluewater cruising, choose Endurance.
3Di OCEAN is the first cruising sailing cloth innovation since Dacron, and this sail technology is reshaping cruising performance. OCEAN exploits 3Di technology to deliver cruising features and benefits that transcend performance racing. If you’re buying sails for cruising and expect longevity and ease of use, OCEAN is for you.
NPL TOUR is the ultimate sailcloth for paneled cruising sails. Sails cut from NPL TOUR are highly resistant to chafe, fatigue, and UV. These cruising sails feature eXact reinforcement for superior shape holding. If you’re exploring options for paneled cruising sails, ask us about NPL TOUR.
RENEW, a North Panel Laminate, features alternative bio-based and recycled raw materials. Developed for cruising boats up to 45 ft, RENEW is the start of an important shift in sailmaking towards more sustainable materials that maintain the performance and longevity expected from North Sails.
NPC CROSS-CUT is a quality-leading dacron sailcloth for simple, easy sailing. Sails constructed with CROSS-CUT offer excellent shape holding through a wide range of conditions. Designed and constructed to the North Sail quality standards, CROSS-CUT strikes a balance of high quality and affordability. If you’re shopping for longevity and reasonable pricing, NPC CROSS-CUT is worth exploring.
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North Sails proudly offers one year of sail care and repair free with the purchase of a new cruising. This program is honored at all service lofts in our worldwide network.

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