Magic goo to the rescue

Article Abstract:

A test was conducted to compare sail making adhesives and stitching other types of adhesives available in a boat's tool bag or at typical hardware stores. Sometimes sails are just not worth repairing even after routine nursing.

General services, Comparative analysis, Maintenance and repair, Sailboats, Sewing, Adhesives

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Assessing and preventing UV damage

Article Abstract:

The tropics demand double ply sail covers or at least covers with foil liners. This is to protect the ultraviolet rays from penetrating and causing skin damage and wreaking havoc with fiber and plastic parts of the sails.

Paperboard mills, Linerboard, Health aspects, Usage, Risk factors, Ultraviolet radiation, Sailors

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Reaching toward perfection: this spinnaker that isn't offers cruisers a roller-furling choice

Article Abstract:

A sail that is easy to use and loads easily on a boat is desired by people who sail their own boats. The use of a code zero sail, an asymmetric sail and the hardluff downwind sail are discussed.

Design and construction, Sails

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