This book contains detailed instructions on how to make emergency repairs to sails at sea and then how to turn them into permanent repairs once ashore or in more tranquil suroundings. The book covers every type of damage from torn leeches to larger tears into the body of the sail. It explains how to replace pulled-out fittings such as clew, head and tack eyes. Preventative care, such as chafe patches and sacrificial UV strips are explained, together with advice on cleaning various types of stains. Instructions on how to ...
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This book contains detailed instructions on how to make emergency repairs to sails at sea and then how to turn them into permanent repairs once ashore or in more tranquil suroundings. The book covers every type of damage from torn leeches to larger tears into the body of the sail. It explains how to replace pulled-out fittings such as clew, head and tack eyes. Preventative care, such as chafe patches and sacrificial UV strips are explained, together with advice on cleaning various types of stains. Instructions on how to make your own sail bags and covers are accompanied by other useful items such as emergency fenders, the Sea-Chute and high-visibility awnings.
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Add this copy of Practical Sail Care and Repair to cart. $16.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Thomas Reed Publications.
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Add this copy of Practical Sail Care and Repair to cart. $103.46, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Adlard Coles Nautical.
