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jfilion2
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Initially Posted - 03/18/2016 :  16:40:16  Show Profile
Okay, I know this is not the traditional way to mend a sail, but I have had outstanding results from this method on my kites for kiteboarding in the past, and so I called the company KiteFix and they informed me that they have a product for mending sails called SailFix. I'm trying it. It took about 2 minutes to install, should be good for the next several years. I'll let you know how that goes.

Here is the problem, a five cm rim in my jib sail:







And here is the fibreglass matrix + flexible bonding agent fix (SailFix) :







The advantage is that it's effortless to install, it's permanent, and it's over in 2 minutes. Let's hope for the best.
Edited by - jfilion2 on 03/18/2016 16:43:10

Voyager
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Response Posted - 03/20/2016 :  09:14:29  Show Profile
Nice! How does it stand up to detergent?
Bruce Ross
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/20/2016 :  09:49:27  Show Profile
The company claims it's a permanent repair. Time will tell. Based on a google search, it looks a little expensive. $48. was the price I found for a small kit. The other way to repair the sail would be to sew a small piece of sailcloth over it. A home sewing machine could do it, if it's only through 2-3 layers of sailcloth. If it's more, then you'd either need a more powerful and expensive machine, or have it done professionally. If you don't have a sewing machine, I think the kit would be a good solution. If you have a sewing machine, and the machine is powerful enough, I think it would be cheaper to sew a patch over it. Each method has it's pros and cons.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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