Repair & maintenance: Laser sail repair query

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Laser sail repair query

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Topic: Laser sail repair query

Posted By: barclay174
Subject: Laser sail repair query
Date 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!

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Posted By: jeffers
Date 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.

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Paul
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D-Zero GBR 74

Posted By: timeintheboat
Date 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.

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