Exceptionally fast, amazingly light, incredibly tough...North’s Marathon 3DL® is the world’s most advanced cruising sail. Inside the Marathon 3DL laminate is a custom 3DL-X yarn matrix designed specifically for cruising. Outside, North’s rugged TF taffeta/films provide exceptional protection from chafe, tear and UV degradation. Marathon 3DL sails are the only cruising sails in the world thermo-formed in their precise flying shape on full-sized 3-dimensional molds.
Marathon 3DL cruising sails are available in two styles:
• Marathon 3DL 600 features a core of 100% high-modulus aramid yarn.
• Marathon 3DL 680 features a core of blended high-modulus aramid and carbon fiber yarn for the ultimate in shape retention.
Both are available with white or gray TF taffeta outer films.
Product Highlights
- 3D thermo-molded construction
- 3D-X yarn layouts designed specifically for cruising
- Tough North TF outer films in either white or gray
- Adhesives formulated for superior UV protection, mildew resistance and extended sail life
- Choice of high-modulus aramid yarn or blend of high-modulus aramid and carbon yarn
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"We noticed a huge difference when we put up the Marathon sails. We could point 5 - 10 degrees higher and the boat was sailing faster. We’ve also spent a lot of time sailing with the jib partially furled in winds over 30 knots, and the shape still looks exactly like it did the first day. We’re very impressed.”
- Mark Myers, Swan 40 Tonic, Annapolis, MD | 
Marathon 3DL 600 features a core of high-modulus aramid yarn.
Marathon 3DL 680 features a core of blended high-modulus aramid and carbon yarn. |