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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 10/23/2011 :  08:19:59  Show Profile
Washed the main yesterday and have it hanging from the rafters in the family room to dry. I think it adds a nice maritime ambiance and that we should leave it there for the off-season. Pat is not convinced.



We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.
Edited by - Nautiduck on 10/23/2011 08:20:28

John Russell
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Response Posted - 10/23/2011 :  08:57:33  Show Profile
Perfect for the holidays.
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Tomas Kruska
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Response Posted - 10/23/2011 :  11:05:49  Show Profile  Visit Tomas Kruska's Homepage
Any special process of washing?
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 10/23/2011 :  12:01:50  Show Profile
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I lay the sail out on a large tarp on the deck. Thoroughly wet it down and then use a soft brush to wash it on both sides. I use two gallons of hot water with 1 cup liquid Woolite (or Simple Green) and one cup bleach. After washing I hang it above the deck and rinse thoroughly. It dries in the sun for a while and then I bring it inside for the final drying. Total time is less than an hour. I use a small scrub brush for spot cleaning.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 10/23/2011 :  15:09:50  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
An interior designer might call it a conversation piece. I say leave it.
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JimGo
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Response Posted - 10/23/2011 :  16:05:01  Show Profile
I agree with the others - it's a great addition to the room. It creates a focal point that clearly was missing before the sail was hung. But what will you do in the spring?
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 10/23/2011 :  16:18:46  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I'd keep it there for the winter. In the spring, I've got a spinnaker you can use instead...
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 10/24/2011 :  05:04:53  Show Profile
I have a set of uncovered wood airplane wings hanging from the ceiling. I took the plane apart to recover and the wife likes the wings up there and will not let me take them down. You would not believe the comments we get and some times the funny looks from folks that will not say anything.
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