Sail repair tape is strong, light, and can have other uses—like convertible top repair.
I seem to rip through
Band-Aids. A gauze pad held on by waterproof sail-repair tape would last a very long time.
It takes years, but the adhesive loses strength during storage. All is not lost, as the Dacron material can still be stitched. Use a special thread against UV degradation—not cotton nor silk.
Home sewing machines aren't accustomed to sail repair, so when stitching through new and secured dry tape, spray the area ahead of the needle (and the tensioner) with
WD-40.
Is a
West Marine store any closer? (No shipping charge).
Thanks luke, I just looked it up. I was hoping to find a more economical way to get the job done. The tape is $15 and flat rate shipping is $15. Then I have to get gromets and a tool. By then it looks like I'm well on my way to the price of $119. sail from insanity. My budget is swelling already for this boat and I have 11 others of varying types. Thought I might find it on amazon and free ship from prime.
While there are times we are "at the end of our rope", I think you meant, "$119 sail from
Intensity".
