Sail Repair
Harold Blakney
>From: don...@access.digex.net (Don Heffernan)
>Newsgroups: rec.windsurfing
>Subject: Sail Repair
>Date: Sun, 15 May 1994 20:42:53
>Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA
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>I need some help on repairing a monofilm sail. I have a sail that I ripped
>while engaged in an unintended manuever. The tear is right next to a seam. I
>patched it with the stick on repair kit film but it didn't hold. I need this
>sail for guests at my house, and don't relish buying a new one.
>Are there any sail repair gurus out there? Can this be fixed? More to the
>point, can I fix it? By the way, somebody recently listed some potential
>topics for an FAQ. I think
Sail repair:
Some "simple" repairs can be done by yourself, but rips involving
seams need special attention as well as special sewing machines
and sail tape. Monofilm is even more difficult to work with in
that any hole (from sewing) is a potential rip and inherently
makes the film less strong at that hole. A patch (sticker) done
with care and done on both sides of a monofilm rip can be as
strong if not stronger than the film itself, but you can't cross
a seam and expect it to hold. Normally a seam repair will require
a panel replacement, but I'm not the expert. For a >real good<
repair the best person in the mid atlantic is down at Hatteras.
Contact:
Hatteras Island Wind Gear
P.O. Box 173
Avon, NC 27915
Ph # 919-995-4819
Attn: Peter LeWando
He can do UPS shipping, but of course that adds to the cost of
repair. Some repairs (big multiple panel rips) are just not worth
while, but he can probably give you a better idea. I've had
numerous (7 - 10) sails repaired and refurbished with >never< a
complaint of the workmanship.
Kevin J Sperl
Harold Blakney <hbla...@hr.house.gov> wrote:
>In article <donheff.3...@access.digex.net> don...@access.digex.net (Don Heffernan) writes:
>
>>From: don...@access.digex.net (Don Heffernan)
>>Newsgroups: rec.windsurfing
>>Subject: Sail Repair
>>Date: Sun, 15 May 1994 20:42:53
>>Organization: Express Access Online Communications, USA
>>Lines: 8
>
>
>>I need some help on repairing a monofilm sail. I have a sail that I ripped
>>while engaged in an unintended manuever. The tear is right next to a seam. I
>>topics for an FAQ. I think
>
>Sail repair:
>
I believe, if you are in the Cape Cod area, that Jeffrey Brown of JB Sails
will also do repair.
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* Kevin J. Sperl Email: k...@kepler.unh.edu
* University Of New Hampshire
* Equipment: 9'0 HiPerTech,Stinger,Dill 7'10",Fiberspar,Sailworks,Rushwind.
Don Heffernan
while engaged in an unintended manuever. The tear is right next to a seam. I
sail for guests at my house, and don't relish buying a new one.
Are there any sail repair gurus out there? Can this be fixed? More to the
Don Heffernan
>From: don...@access.digex.net (Don Heffernan)
>Date: Sun, 15 May 1994 20:42:53
>I need some help on repairing a monofilm sail. I have a sail that I ripped
...
> By the way, somebody recently listed some potential
>topics for an FAQ. I think
Sorry, I hit the tab key, then the backspace key and accidentally posted the
former message before it was complete. Continuing..
...I think repairs (sail, board, etc.) would make a good topic for the FAQ.
In any event, if someone has some thoughts about how I might fix my sail,
please let me know.
Don Heffernan
Don Heffernan
For a >real good<
>repair the best person in the mid atlantic is down at Hatteras.
>Contact:
> Hatteras Island Wind Gear
> P.O. Box 173
> Avon, NC 27915
> Ph # 919-995-4819
> Attn: Peter LeWando
>He can do UPS shipping, but of course that adds to the cost of
>repair. Some repairs (big multiple panel rips) are just not worth
>while, but he can probably give you a better idea. I've had
>numerous (7 - 10) sails repaired and refurbished with >never< a
>complaint of the workmanship.
Several people recommended Peter LaWando to me. This particular saill is
probably not worth the investment, but I'm keeping Peter's name for future
refernce. I thought others might like to know that he comes highly
recommended.
Don Heffernan
jeremy pollack
(Don Heffernan) wrote:
> I need some help on repairing a monofilm sail. I have a sail that I ripped
> while engaged in an unintended manuever. The tear is right next to a seam. I
> patched it with the stick on repair kit film but it didn't hold. I need this
see the man... hatteras island wind gear repair, peter lewando,
919.995.4819 of course there are others; above is only one i've
experienced... (nice guy, good workmanship, reasonable prices (eg: replace
batten buckle, $10.) please note that he splits (for the gorge?) during
hatteras summer.
later for that... jeremy
Jay Runge
I have been amazed at the low price of the monofilm repairs that I
have had done. Monofilm itself not too expensive, labor costs
reasonable.