Sail repair tape patch

Repairs are invisible, strong and you are back riding in minutes. Sail tape and dacron tape make kite repairs easy to get you back out on the water quickly. With the proper tools and materials, you can keep the ship sailing when things go rip in the night. Pressure sensitive adhesive backed rip stop tape for quick temporary repair of dacron sail cloth.

A cutting board or floorboard can be helpful to get a flat surface to work on. At a minimum we recommend all sailors include the following sail repair supplies in their onboard kit in case of an emergency far from home. Feb 01, 2011 this new high tack, residue free, adhesive backed dacron material does not require. These kind of tears are a seam that has opened up, or a hole caused by the spreader punching through the sail. This sail patch tape is 100% waterproof and effectively seals tears and punctures. How to patch a sail using materials such as a plastic.

My mother has a sewing machine so i could go down that route. Featuring highly reflective glass bead technology and ultraaggressive adhesive, tenacious tape is at your. Adjustable righthanded palm and 10 highquality sailmakers needles made by renowned w. Use a little rubbing alcohol to clean the back side of the sail in the repair area. Cut a patch that is 1 larger than the rip on all sides. Most sail repair tapes have very good adhesion but you might consider hand sewing through the repair tape on each side of the tear if it is near the leech of your main or genoa.

To use this tape, peel off the paper backing and stick it in place. Tear aid works as an effective bladder patch or for a quick sail repair. The best use that i found so far is masking tape for board repairs. Pliers to pull needles through sailcloth when a palm wont. Colored sail cloth repair tape 2 inch x 25 ft aircraft spruce.

Luff tape patches are another common patch, in this case made to a sails luff tape. The intended use is for repairing small tears and holes in spinnaker sails. These affordable adhesivebacked sail tapes are also appropriate for use on your dacron or ripstop uv sun covers, spreader patches and boltrope sleeve repairs. This holds the sail together and also prevents the 5200 from getting on the table. A bandaid patch uses a piece of cloth with adhesive backing and applies it to the damaged area on both sides of the sail and then is usually stitched down. You can find all the necessary sail repair tools and materials, including our sail repair manual written by sailrite founder, jim grant, at. This repair is common for small holes and tears and is often the preferred method for repairing laminate sails. Amazons choice for sail patch emma kites kite sail repair tape patch waterproof translucent backup tool for outdoor kite flight large 30ftx1. Mar 08, 2016 for small holes and temporary fixes sticky back spinnaker repair tape is fine, but for larger and more significant repairs we prefer to tape on a new patch with doublesided sailmakers tape. They very well could save you or your kiting buddys session.

Glue a sail repair at sea properly, and it will last for years. Insignia adhesivebacked uv dacron is an excellent emergency sail repair system. Using dacron sail repair tape or insignia adhesive material. Try to match the original seam edges together and tape temporarily to hold the shape while you apply sail repair tape or sew the seam. Pricing for roi will be subject to applicable vat rates and calculated during the checkout process. This adhesivebacked tape is for use on dacron sailcloth and can be used for uv suncovers on headsails, spreader patches, general sail repair, and boltrope sleeve repair.

Leech tape folded a length of leech tape will let you cover frayed or damaged edges of sails for repair and cover the sticky dacron. As a matter of fact it does not even stick to itself. We have a wide variety of specialty tapes that can be used to repair dacron, ripstop, vinyl, canvas, rubber, plastic and more. Excellent resistance to tearing in any direction, very aggressive adhesive, works on damp sails. Aug 26, 2015 doublesided tape a goodquality doublesided tape will help to repair seams and other areas by holding two bits of cloth together while you sew it. The glass worked much better but still stuck a little. Mast mount all round anchor light five oceans fo2072.

Someone here recommends ripstop tape but on tinternet i can only find ripstop spinnakersail repair tape and ive been reliably informed not to buy spinnaker tape. Dacron sail repair patch two strong sail cloth patches to apply to either side of a sail for the larger repair. I tried a piece of plexiglass for backing when i patched sunfish sail and the 5200 bonded to it pretty well, so this time im using a glass table top. Dont throw away your torn tarps, awnings and tents permanently repair them with sail patch tape. Buy sail repair tape and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Clean the area of the sail that is going to be repaired. Kohree rv awning repair tape clear, 3 inches x 30 foot, waterproof rips repair tape tent patch tape for awning, camper, rv punctures, boat sails, canopy. A repair kit that will leave your kite looking like new.

This tape is for repairing small holes, or tears in the mainsail, jib, genoa or spinnaker. Doublesided tape a goodquality doublesided tape will help to repair seams and other areas by holding two bits of cloth together while you sew it. Doubling it up makes the repair plenty strong anyway and the machine was really struggling with what i wanted it to sew. These tapes are a must have in every kiters repair kit. In this and following steps some of the 5200 went through the sail and onto the table, not good. Colored sail cloth repair tape 2 inch x 25 ft aircraft. Now when patching a sail i first tape the sail flat with wide packing tape, that clear stuff about 3 wide. Jan 12, 2018 luff tape patches are another common patch, in this case made to a sails luff tape. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. On larger racing yachts, a strong reinforcing tape is needed to withstand the heavy chafe they see on their mainsail luff tape. Match up the tear so that it lays flat, not overlapping, then start your tape a few inches before the tear photo 4. Ideal for inthefield repair of smaller rips, holes, and tears, may not stick to sails treated with some types of uv protectant. Using seamstick basting tape, baste the patch in place.

If youre repairing a rip, try to keep the ripped sides as close together as possible. I have also seen kevlar tape but have no idea if that is a good option. Available in white, red, blue, green, black and yellow. Check out our affordable dacron repair tape if youre working with dacron sails or keep some ripstop repair tape handy for your ripstop sailcloth. Set sail free of worries when you stock your boats emergency kit with topquality maintenance and repair tapes from sailrite. Apr 19, 2010 someone here recommends ripstop tape but on tinternet i can only find ripstop spinnaker sail repair tape and ive been reliably informed not to buy spinnaker tape. Super clear uv stabilized ultra strong sail patch repair tape re1175 the home depot. For small holes and temporary fixes sticky back spinnaker repair tape is fine, but for larger and more significant repairs we prefer to tape on a new patch with doublesided sailmakers tape. For a more permanent repair, sew around the perimeter of the patch. Since the rip is close to the edge of this sail, youll notice we add extra stay tape along the edge of the sail to nicely finish that side of the patch. Use light sail repair tape for spinnakers, making sure not to create any addition puckers in the sail.

Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Nylon sail repair tape, repair tape sailmakers supply. Jul 17, 2018 the edges, for example, especially the leech and foot of the sail, will need quick and careful attention, while a rip in the middle of the sail can be slapped closed with a piece of stickyback dacron or dacron sail repair tape and left that way until you have time to do a proper job. Cut a tedlar patch that extends at least 1 around the perimeter of the tear. With a peel and stick application, the clear sail tape is the fastest and most versatile repair product available. The tape sticks sufficiently well neither to film nor to fabric. Insignia adhesive backed uv dacron 10 wide sailrite. Jun 09, 2012 glue a sail repair at sea properly, and it will last for years.

Kohree rv awning repair tape clear, 3 inches x 30 foot, waterproof rips repair tape tent patch tape for awning, camper, rv punctures, boat sails, canopy, greenhouse 3. A sailmakers guide to patching articles quantum sails. Now also in a range of colours for repairs to covers, dodgers and spray hoods, etc. Whether youre running errands or laps, this peel and stick reflective patch keeps you visible even in low light environments. Sew around the perimeter of the patch with zigzag stitches. For nearly as good results and a cheap and easy fix, which can also be done when you are away, use a piece of tape or cloth eg spinnaker repair tape or something heavier as appropriate, to match the sail you are repairing as a patch. The bainbridge sail repair kit contains all the equipment needed for adequate sail repair.

Best kite repair tape clear sail tape repair kit kiteaid. Sails repair tapes nautosusa sailing hardware supplies. Repair tape for sails and sailboats sailmakers supply. Now when patching a sail i first tape the sail flat. All prices are correct at time of going to press and are inclusive of uk vat. These tapes are a must have in every kiters repair. Reach for tenacious tape reflective patches when you want to increase visibility and improve safety outside. Incom re3843 top tape 3 x 15 sail repair patch tape. Includes adjustable sailmakers palm, wax, twisted thread, and tube of 10 needles. If available, use some masking tape on the front of the sail to align the torn edges and close up the tear. Super clear uv stabilized ultra strong sail patch repair tapere1175 the home depot. We sell repair tape for sails and marine canvas on boats. But if i were to do this again i would go a size down on both my thread from v92 to v69 and my sail tape from the sixounce i used to a fourounce. For quick on board repairs weve got a full range of rubbawel and pvc tapes, velcro tape, leak stop tape and ripstock sail repair tape.

If your sail tears from luff to leech, your repair should duplicate the same broadseaming or curve that was originally built into the sail. After the 5200 has cured the tape comes off easily. Useful for many other applications where a very lightweight repair tape is needed. Chinook sail repair tape is clearly superior for monofilm, but tape for fabric yet to be found.

Both racing and cruising sails see luff tape wear at highload areas such as the head, batten pocket locations, and reefs. The clear sail tape repair kit is perfect for repairing large tears in your kites sail. Provides the home consumer with specialty tapes that make life around the home, auto, workshop, and farm safer. This is the same high quality repair tape used by sailmakers and marine canvas professionals.