Winter Storage - Sails - SeaKnots2024-03-29T09:25:08Zhttp://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/900123:Topic:1461?commentId=900123%3AComment%3A3225&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Sue,
The sail you carry o…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-01-16:900123:Comment:535402009-01-16T10:51:24.353ZDave Skolnickhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DaveSkolnick
Hi Sue,<br />
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The sail you carry on an inner forestay is a staysail. A trysail is a heavy, small sail flown behind the mast instead of the regular main to help maintain steerage, keep head to wind, and protect the regular main from damage in exceedingly high winds.<br />
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I do agree with you that being able to carry two foresails is very useful, particularly offshore. Did you fit running backstays as well to balance the load, or is the inner forestay terminated high on the mast like a Solent stay?
Hi Sue,<br />
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The sail you carry on an inner forestay is a staysail. A trysail is a heavy, small sail flown behind the mast instead of the regular main to help maintain steerage, keep head to wind, and protect the regular main from damage in exceedingly high winds.<br />
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I do agree with you that being able to carry two foresails is very useful, particularly offshore. Did you fit running backstays as well to balance the load, or is the inner forestay terminated high on the mast like a Solent stay? Over the past 23 years I have…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-11:900123:Comment:425732008-11-11T13:38:40.363ZJohn Berenshttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/JohnBerens
Over the past 23 years I have tried several sail makers for my winter service. All did a good job of checking and repairing my sails. However, SailCare in PA did the best job I have ever seen. My sails were repaired as good as anyone. But the cleaning was, by far, the best I have ever experienced. However, they are not cheap, but in my mind worth every penny. Their web site is <a href="http://www.sailcare.com">www.sailcare.com</a>.
Over the past 23 years I have tried several sail makers for my winter service. All did a good job of checking and repairing my sails. However, SailCare in PA did the best job I have ever seen. My sails were repaired as good as anyone. But the cleaning was, by far, the best I have ever experienced. However, they are not cheap, but in my mind worth every penny. Their web site is <a href="http://www.sailcare.com">www.sailcare.com</a>. I haven't had it done, but ha…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-06:900123:Comment:416022008-11-06T03:30:07.032ZLarry Wilsonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/LarryWilson
I haven't had it done, but have discussed it with a sailmaker. Not inexpensive, but much cheaper than new sails. Might be less to buy used from someone like Bacon sails though. Call your sailmaker. I use Ullman Sails in Deltaville,Va.
I haven't had it done, but have discussed it with a sailmaker. Not inexpensive, but much cheaper than new sails. Might be less to buy used from someone like Bacon sails though. Call your sailmaker. I use Ullman Sails in Deltaville,Va. This is a great question. I h…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-05:900123:Comment:414022008-11-05T13:57:11.950ZKen Odonnellhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/KenOdonnell
This is a great question. I have old sails and my friend sold me a new jib that is bigger than my genoea so I hope to get it cut down.<br />
So yes I will be looking for the answers to this question.<br />
Ken
This is a great question. I have old sails and my friend sold me a new jib that is bigger than my genoea so I hope to get it cut down.<br />
So yes I will be looking for the answers to this question.<br />
Ken I hope this is not too off to…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-04:900123:Comment:411702008-11-04T16:01:02.692ZJacob Wilsonhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/JacobWilson
I hope this is not too off topic, but has anyone had their sails re-cut?<br />
I have a new jib but kept the old one. It is soft and shows some wear.<br />
I have heard of sailors having their old jibs re-cut to a smaller size to add to the inventory.<br />
Has anyone done this? What did it cost? Feedback?
I hope this is not too off topic, but has anyone had their sails re-cut?<br />
I have a new jib but kept the old one. It is soft and shows some wear.<br />
I have heard of sailors having their old jibs re-cut to a smaller size to add to the inventory.<br />
Has anyone done this? What did it cost? Feedback? I had my sails cleaned here a…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-03:900123:Comment:409812008-11-03T18:52:47.929ZMaryhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Mary
I had my sails cleaned here a number of years ago and was pleased. Nice people to work with and they called me before additional repair was done. 2 Extra battens no charge!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sailcare.com/">http://www.sailcare.com/</a>
I had my sails cleaned here a number of years ago and was pleased. Nice people to work with and they called me before additional repair was done. 2 Extra battens no charge!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sailcare.com/">http://www.sailcare.com/</a> I used SailCare before and wa…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-02:900123:Comment:407172008-11-02T15:07:35.629ZCapt. Jim Greenhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/CaptJimGreen
I used SailCare before and was very pleased with the results. The sails came back spotlessly clean, bright white, and crisp.<br />
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Just be aware that dacron sail material is given a resinated finish at the factory to make it stiff and non-porous. Harsh detergents and mechanical washing tends to remove this resin. Even though they use a re-resining process at Sailcare I doubt that it could ever be as good as what the original manufacturer does, but then maybe it is? I've heard some people say that it…
I used SailCare before and was very pleased with the results. The sails came back spotlessly clean, bright white, and crisp.<br />
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Just be aware that dacron sail material is given a resinated finish at the factory to make it stiff and non-porous. Harsh detergents and mechanical washing tends to remove this resin. Even though they use a re-resining process at Sailcare I doubt that it could ever be as good as what the original manufacturer does, but then maybe it is? I've heard some people say that it is not. The sails do need to be rinsed or lightly washed with a mild cleaner occasionally to remove salt. The salt crystals are damaging to the fibers in the cloth.<br />
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Another thing to remember is that once the sails begin to sag or pucker that cannot be removed by cleaning and re-resining. The cleaned sail may be crisp, but the excess belly won't be removed.<br />
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read all about sail cleaning here: <a href="http://www.sailrite.com/Cleaning-Canvas-Sails">http://www.sailrite.com/Cleaning-Canvas-Sails</a><br />
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(The following is excerpted from the "Sail Repair Manual" by Jim Grant)<br />
There are a number of ways to clean sails. Some are more effective than others. Unfortunately, the most thorough methods also cause the most serious cloth breakdown which leads to greater stretch and, thus, a poorly setting sail. All mechanical methods fall into this category. Even large agitating tubs designed just for sails with carefully regulated water temperature will have the same effect on the sail as several weeks of hard use. And we definitely do not recommend using the machines at local Laundromats — they are never large enough and water temperature is not carefully controlled.<br />
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Here is another place to read about sail cleaning: <a href="http://www.doylesails.com/service.htm">http://www.doylesails.com/service.htm</a> I take my sails after every s…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-11-02:900123:Comment:406692008-11-02T04:57:38.338ZScotthttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/ScottRininger
I take my sails after every sailing season to Doyle sail makers just down the road. They clean them and do any stiching and store them in their attic until the next sailing season. i had them make me a new 130 Geneoa last winter, but if I remember they cleaned the main for around $150.00
I take my sails after every sailing season to Doyle sail makers just down the road. They clean them and do any stiching and store them in their attic until the next sailing season. i had them make me a new 130 Geneoa last winter, but if I remember they cleaned the main for around $150.00 Just give them a good rinse t…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-10-28:900123:Comment:401452008-10-28T23:21:00.757ZHarvey Cailhttp://seaknots.ning.com/profile/HarveyCail
Just give them a good rinse to remove the salt. Scrubbing to get the sails really clean is hard on them.
Just give them a good rinse to remove the salt. Scrubbing to get the sails really clean is hard on them. I sent the sails from my old…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2008-03-29:900123:Comment:42752008-03-29T20:32:49.281ZMark (Voodoo Acrobat)http://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Mark
I sent the sails from my old daysailer to SailCare (<a href="http://www.sailcare.com">www.sailcare.com</a>) a few years ago and was very impressed with the results - and the price. My sails were filthy, had a few holes in them, and they were as soft as bedsheets. They came back clean and white, they patched all of the holes very professionally, restitched the grommets, and they have a process to re-resin the fabric to bring back the stiffness. I was very happy.<br />
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You can get an online estimate…
I sent the sails from my old daysailer to SailCare (<a href="http://www.sailcare.com">www.sailcare.com</a>) a few years ago and was very impressed with the results - and the price. My sails were filthy, had a few holes in them, and they were as soft as bedsheets. They came back clean and white, they patched all of the holes very professionally, restitched the grommets, and they have a process to re-resin the fabric to bring back the stiffness. I was very happy.<br />
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You can get an online estimate and then ship your sails to them. When they receive them they will look them over and get back to you with an actual cost for services before they do anything to them.<br />
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If all you need is a good cleaning, there is a very good article at <a href="http://www.sailnet.com">www.sailnet.com</a> about cleaning and maintaining your sails.