KL 15.5 compatible mainsail

This FWD Sailing mainsail is designed to equip a KL 15.5 with a durable, easy-to-read sail suited to club, sailing school and leisure use.

Its cross cut shape with moderate depth, reasonable square-top head and 260 g/m² Dacron fabric provide a modern, durable and easy-to-use sail.

Technical specifications

• Mainsail compatible with KL 15.5.
• Bright design, easy to recognise from a distance.
• Cross cut shape with moderate depth.
• Modern cut with reasonable square-top head.
• Fabric: 260 g/m² Dacron.
• 4-layer reinforcements.
• 16 mm stainless steel eyelets.
• 8 mm bolt rope.
• Teflon reinforcement on each batten area.
• Profiled composite flat battens included.
• Strap tensioners with cleat included.
• Large batten boxes with 5 rivets.
• Telltales on panel and leech.
• 1 reef point.
• Shock cord installation to hold the reef.

Forward Sailing innovation

Each mainsail includes technical vocabulary placed at key areas, such as sheet, halyard, tack and reef, to make these terms easier to remember.

Trim and behaviour

• Moderate cut for a stable and easy-to-read sail.
• Reasonable square-top head to modernise the sail plan without making trim complex.
• Strap tensioners with cleat for simple batten tension adjustment.
• Telltales on panel and leech to help read airflow.
• Reef point with shock cord holding system to reduce sail area when conditions increase.

Recommended use

This mainsail is suitable for clubs, sailing schools, watersports centres and leisure sailors looking for a durable, visible KL 15.5 compatible sail.

Important information

Profiled composite flat battens, strap tensioners with cleat and large batten boxes are included with this mainsail.

This mainsail is fitted with one reef point only.

Dimensions and sail area are not stated here, as no reliable measurements are available in the provided information.

Before ordering, check compatibility with your KL 15.5, mast and rig setup.