Laser sail repair query

   I've just noticed a small hole in my Laser sail. As it's a very small hole & not near any stress points, I'm assuming the best option would be to tape it - is that right? And if so, what sort of tape would be best? 
All help much appreciated!

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barclay174 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 11 Location: Brighton Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote barclay174 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Laser sail repair query Posted: 05 May 15 at 9:39am
	I've just noticed a small hole in my Laser sail. As it's a very small hole & not near any stress points, I'm assuming the best option would be to tape it - is that right? And if so, what sort of tape would be best? All help much appreciated!

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 15 at 9:59am
	Where exactly in the sail is it? A picture would help and there are various sail makers hanging around here. The issue with the laser sal is that the cloth stretches a lot meaning you may need to get a small patch stiched over it as tape may come off over time. If the hole is in the luff sleeve I would not worry about it too much loads of my Laser sails had holes and small tears in the sleeve.
	Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74

timeintheboat Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 615	Post Options Post Reply Quote timeintheboat Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 15 at 1:47pm
	In the past I have used (white) spinnaker tape ironed on with a just warm iron so that the glue goes into the weave. Lasts forever.
	Like some other things - sailing is more enjoyable when you do it with someone else