Hi Jeff,

Yes, I use 1" PVC to cover the turnbuckles.  I used acetone to wipe off the
red print that seems to be on all PVC.  I cut the PVC for the outside
shrouds taller than the ones for the front lower shrouds, but in retrospect
I would have made them all a bit higher, maybe 30" or so since sometimes
the sheets can catch just a bit on the lower front shrouds in low wind.
There's not a need to cover the lower rear shrouds since the sheets aren't
catching on those, but I do have those covered and I think it will help the
velcro pins last longer.  I have a 130 Genoa instead of the 175 and it
works well for me and tacks well.

By the way, I like your creative solutions.  Thanks for sharing.

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:20 PM JeffSmith <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Jessie,
> Do you use 1" PVC? How long? Do you need it primarily for the 175? And in
> conclusion - on all 6 shrouds?
>
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