i suggest checking ur mast section by removing the upper sleve and checking but only "advice" i think the problem is the rivit weakens the mast and theres no really alternative to a rivit, because any decent amount of cunningham tension and the "glue" (if the sleve was glued) would break. as ive seen people pulling huge amounts of cunningham on!
as ive seen people pulling huge amounts of cunningham on!
Sail repairs are legal, but altering the sail by recutting seams, re-sowing or replacing panels including the luff is illegal.
The best option for repairing the sail legally will likely involve the sailmaker pulling the stitching for a short distance so that the luff can by opened up flat, sowing in a patch on the luff where it's torn and then re-sowing the luff back onto the sail in that region. As measurers anything done to the sail stands out really clearly, but we know and recognize this as a legitimate repair job.
dear "shatty007" the excess i have to pay is £35 not sure weather its per item, but as i am claiming for a new upper mast £125 (roostersailing.com (oficial)) and a sail which is £360 rolled (lasersailing.com)
dear "shatty007" the excess i have to pay is £35 not sure weather its per item, but as i am claiming for a new upper mast £125 (roostersailing.com (oficial)) and a sail which is £360 rolled (lasersailing.com)
So basically you are claiming for brand new section when you broke one that was possibly 13 years old? I know it sucks to break it, but it sounds like it was past due. What exactly are you telling your insurance company about how it broke?
Fixing the sleeve is fine and the sail is just as good as new as long as the sail didn't actually split past the sleeve.
Most insurance over here in the UK is 'new for old' and covers all racing risks so the cliam in pretty much standard procedure.
I had a boom break at the block rivets and go through the bottom panel. Generally they will replace the sail if the repair goes in to more than 1 panel. (not sure if the luff tube and main part of sail would be classed as seperate panels).
I would speak to them and see what they say but i would certainly not want to sail a regatta/open meeting with a reapired sail.
Interesting about the insurance.
A repaired sleeve is no big deal to me, I had a sail that was repaired and I would use it in a regatta without hesitation. I don't think I've seen a sail that came from a broken mast that went past the sleeve.
You may have more luck with Bishop skinner but check your policy, it should be clear what is covered new for old & what they will repair or replace. If your with Noblemarine check your policy because it states new for old but this don't cover sails.