linesmachine
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I've trawled through the FAQs of several sites and then spent an hour going through the search function on this forum but I still don't have a definitive answer.
I've got 2 rips in an old sail I picked up. They are both approx 6" long. Sail number is 86k age but other than the 2 rips it is in decent nick and even has some stiffness remaining so I would like to use it.
Someone here recommends Ripstop tape but on t'internet I can only find Ripstop "Spinnaker/sail repair tape" and I've been reliably informed NOT to buy Spinnaker tape. I have also seen "Kevlar tape" but have no idea if that is a good option. My mother has a sewing machine so I could go down that route.
Can anyone reccommend a decent sail repair tape or give me some idea of what I should eb looking for?
And no, I can't buy a new sail as I've exhausted my "budget"...or rather I've exhausted the amount of money my wife will let me spend on the boat
I've got 2 rips in an old sail I picked up. They are both approx 6" long. Sail number is 86k age but other than the 2 rips it is in decent nick and even has some stiffness remaining so I would like to use it.
Someone here recommends Ripstop tape but on t'internet I can only find Ripstop "Spinnaker/sail repair tape" and I've been reliably informed NOT to buy Spinnaker tape. I have also seen "Kevlar tape" but have no idea if that is a good option. My mother has a sewing machine so I could go down that route.
Can anyone reccommend a decent sail repair tape or give me some idea of what I should eb looking for?
And no, I can't buy a new sail as I've exhausted my "budget"...or rather I've exhausted the amount of money my wife will let me spend on the boat