3DL™ Styles
New advances deliver a 3DL™ style for every sailor.
When North Sails first introduced 3DL™ moulded sails in 1992, they offered an unprecedented combination of low stretch, light weight, easy handling and amazing shape retention. Over time, we've worked relentlessly not only to improve 3DL™ performance, durability and value, but also to develop new 3DL laminates and layouts tailored to different sailing styles and a wider range of boat sizes. Today, North produces a light, fast, durable and affordable 3DL™ moulded sail that answers the needs of virtually any sailor.
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There is no better combination of light weight, low stretch, shapeholding, performance and value.
Proven North catenary thread layouts designed for boats up to approx. 46 feet / 14m.
» Max. luff length 19m.
» Outstanding shapeholding and durability
» High-tenacity Aramid yarn
» Clear UV protection
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available
» S-Series mainsails - detailed product information
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M-Series - Updated!
Materials and thread layouts previously only found on America's Cup and grand prix racing yachts.
Designed for yachts up to approx. 60 feet/ 18m.
» Max. luff length 21m.
» Modified catenary yarn layout features additional overlapping head-to-clew yarn passes for
enhanced shapeholding.
» Made from high-modulus Aramid yarn with optional 50% Aramid / 50% carbon laminate
» Clear UV protection standard.
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available
» M-Series mainsails - detailed product information
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L-Series - All New!
Advanced yarn layouts and materials developed for IACC yachts, Volvo Ocean Racers and grand prix syndicates. Designed for yachts up to approximately 90 feet/ 27m.
» Maximum luff-length of 33m.
» Yarn layout combines catenary (corner-to-corner) layout with yarn intersecting the luff State-of-
the-art films and yarns deliver ultimate performance for the highest demands of international
yacht racing
» Available in high modulus Aramid, a blend of 70% carbon and 30% Aramid or 100% carbon
» Clear UV protection standard
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available
» L-Series mainsails - detailed product information
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Marathon 3DL™ - Updated!
The world's most advanced cruising sail.
Now available for yachts up to 80 ft / 24m.
» Max. luff length 30m.
» Unique moulded 3DL™ yarn matrix designed specifically for cruising with North TF™ taffeta/films
bonded to both sides for enhanced chafe, tear, and UV resistance
» Supplementary UV protectant and fungicide are added added to TF films to further improve UV
screening and to retard mildew
» Now available in either LCP or Spectra yarn
» Marathon 3DL™ mainsails - detailed product description
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In terms of performance, durability and cost, there is now a perfect 3DL™ sail for you, whatever you sail. Welcome to the revolution!