Dinghy development: Salt

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Printed From: Yachts and Yachting Online
Category: Dinghy classes
Forum Name: Dinghy development
Forum Discription: The latest moves in the dinghy market
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Topic: Salt

Posted By: Ross
Subject: Salt
Date Posted: 24 Sep 07 at 4:23pm

How bad is it for sails? Especially spinnakers.

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Ross
If you can't carry it, don't sail it!

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Posted By: combat wombat
Date Posted: 24 Sep 07 at 4:48pm

Pretty bad in general. The little salt crystals rub the silicon coating off the kite and make it go soft more quickly. The best plan is not to get it wet in the first place...

Similar story with laminate sails - get the salt off as it reduces life.

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B14 GBR 772