Sail repair
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Topic: Sail repair
Posted By: Adam.s
Subject: Sail repair
Date Posted: 23 May 08 at 1:19pm
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Ive just bought an 800 that has some old sails with it which i plan on using whilst i learn the ropes. Anyway the main and jib have some tears up to about 3-4 inches long in them. What would be the best way of repairing these? many thanks |
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Posted By: tgruitt
Date Posted: 23 May 08 at 1:49pm
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Sticky kevlar tape!
http://www.purplemarine.com/Product.aspx?ProductCode=PSP8 Should do the trick, make sure the area is clean and dry. Make sure you press onto a hard flat surface underneath. I also find that heating the tae with a hairdryer once it's on the sail melts the glue slightly and makes it stick better. Tom ------------- Needs to sail more... |
Posted By: Contender 541
Date Posted: 23 May 08 at 2:08pm
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Not strictly necessary but Apply the tape to both sides of the sail also if it is in a high stress area, some Rip Stop stitches (zig zag stitching perpendicular to the path of the tear) will help the situation ------------- When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss Crew on 505 8780 |
Posted By: Webmuppet
Date Posted: 23 May 08 at 8:22pm
Pop down to your local sail loft and buy an off-cut of 'Sail Number' material - I used it to patch up my old Vareo sail and didn't expect it to last for long but it was excellent and lasted for ages. Just cut a suitable shape and apply it to both sides of the damaged area as per below: Cheers, Nigel ------------- I am the milkman of human kindness, I will leave an extra pint (Billy Bragg) Graduate 2530 'Galaxy' |
Posted By: timeintheboat
Date Posted: 23 May 08 at 9:53pm
Agreed on old laser sails I used to use spinny tape and a warm (no hot) iron just enough to melt the glue from the tape into the weave. The repairs used to last longer than the rest of the sails. ------------- Like some other things - sailing is more enjoyable when you do it with someone else |