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 Post subject: sail repair?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:50 am 
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Any recommendations on the type of thread to use on the sail? My stitching is starting to come out in a couple of areas and I want to catch it before it becomes a problem. Thanks!


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 Post subject: Re: sail repair?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:47 pm 
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I've noticed this on mine too, interested in what people have to say. I know I read an old post about someone getting new see thru sail areas sewn in. Maybe that is applicable.


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 Post subject: Re: sail repair?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:13 am 
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I did see that report a while back. Mine is not to that point, it's just the edges where some of the stitching has frayed somehow and is working its way out. I guess any threat used is better than none. I plan to just use the existing holes and make a clean repair (hopefully). I use the boat quite a bit and it is my 3rd summer with it, I will be grateful if a few stitches is all I have to repair!


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 Post subject: Re: sail repair?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:46 am 
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I used heavy UV protected thread, same as we use to make the sprayskirts. We've found it at Walmart as well as sewing stores locally.

Kayaking Bob


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 Post subject: Re: sail repair?
PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:54 am 
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Thanks! I will check walmart.


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