Re: sail repairs

On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:17:07 +0100, Stefan <dont@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>In article <rD53f.44$vV1.10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
>chrisknibbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
>> It was a bit blowy at the weekend and only seconds after I had noticed a
>> small tear near stitching in my genoa, it had turned into quite a big tear
>> (8" / 20cm).
>>
>> Now the sail is not in the newest condition, but I really can't run to a new
>> one right now, so I need to repair it.
>>
>> My question concerns thread. I have seen for sale two types of thread - the
>> one is waxed and is of the type supplied in 'repair kits' with palm, needle
>> etc. The other (which I have only seen once - on ebay of all places) comes
>> on a reel and it was suggested could be used with a sewing machine.
>>
>> The latter I would have thought, would lead to a neater repair - but I am
>> not sure which would be best. Any ideas?
>>
>
>A good sailmaker will fix it for you for a few quid.

In my experience, sailmaker wont open the door for a few quid. Suppose
it depends how many few quid you mean.

Ian
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