RS600 main:repair or replace?

   So,In the past 10 months I've spent about 300 euro getting the main on my 600 repaired (bolt rope tearing away at batten pockets, bolt rope pulling free at headboard). I'm going to have to get it repaired again in  another three months or so. Would I be better off just buying a new sail? If I get my current sail repaired again, I'll have spent the equivalent of half the price of a new main. If I was to invest in a new sail, how long do you reckon I'd get out of it (particularly the bolt rope) before I'd have to start making repairs?

Cheers,
Peter

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dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Topic: RS600 main:repair or replace? Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 8:46pm
	So, In the past 10 months I've spent about 300 euro getting the main on my 600 repaired (bolt rope tearing away at batten pockets, bolt rope pulling free at headboard). I'm going to have to get it repaired again in another three months or so. Would I be better off just buying a new sail? If I get my current sail repaired again, I'll have spent the equivalent of half the price of a new main. If I was to invest in a new sail, how long do you reckon I'd get out of it (particularly the bolt rope) before I'd have to start making repairs? Cheers, Peter

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 9:06pm
	You'll get about 18months to 2years out of a new one before repairs are necessary. As has been said before it sounds like your repairer isn't the best. What options do you have regarding sail makers on your side of the water?

dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 9:17pm
	Yeh sorry to keep bringing this up just getting quite frustrated with it. I basically have access to two sail lofts in the Dublin area. The second one I've tried is decidedly better but the costs are adding up. With a shelf life of 18 - 24 months though, it might not be worth the upgrade.

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 9:35pm
	The sail will last for years, and I would expect good bolt rope repairs to last just as long as a new main would last before needing a repair. Its been a while since I had my 600 but I would expect a good repair for £70 or less.

dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 9:45pm
	I've had it repaired twice - and both times it's come to 150 euro. It's almost worth ferrying it over to the UK at this point. I'll hold out on the new sail so. Thanks so much for the input!

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 11:21pm
	A 600 sail is about the most robust sail you can buy, it would last 2 to 3 years circuit racing before it for relegated to training duty. Have you checked your mast track or feeder doesn't have any sharp edges to damage the bolt rope
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 14 at 11:43pm
	The sail does appear pretty much bullet proof apart from that point of stress where the bolt rope meets the batten pocket. I've done everything I can to ameliorate the stress and obviate the need for future repairs but the boat does seem determined to tear the bolt rope at these points. That's a good point about the mast track though thanks - I'll check that out.