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Yes it has ripped just 1cm from the stitching. Sorry not reall firmiliar with sail repairs yet. Is there any other type of tape I may be able to purchace at a harware store as the sail shops close before I get off work.

So, After a great day out I have noticed a 8" rip between the lower and the middle batten on my full rig sail. It is right on the seam where the threads are. My question is, can I still sail with it ripped. Should I tape it or sew it or both. This is a very old sail # 2222. What type of tape...

No lightning and its 16 degrees here so i would savy for a pair of swim trunks and my waterproof jacket.

Well I am wondering about sailing in the rain. Does it work? We have 20Kmh winds and 10-20mm of rain today for example. I am new to this so any help would be great.

Id like to thank everyone for all the help. She is giong in the water tonight! Job done and mighty strong so... Lets hope for the best!

Perfect, one more question. Do I screw the port down while the silicone is wet or should I wait untill it dries and use the solid bead as a gasket? Thanks for all the help everyone.

Yes, They are plastic ports. Is there any brand or type of silicone suggested?

Well, Despite the time of year I have just today finished a mast step repair. "Glad that is over". After many hours i've managed to get 3 hefty layers of mat on the entire step, step tube and hull. Quite confident this will be a very strog repair. Besides, Back to my question. I now have...

This is purely a recreational boat and I don't plan on racing it. Thanks everyone for all the help. I will be fininshing this repair very shortly as the summer in quickly coming to an end. Any Ideas what type of epoxy to use and where I may be able to purchase it?

Awesome, I will source this localy thank you. But are you aware if I biuld the hull up then install the wood or do I angle the wood and glue it derectly to the hull?

Thanks Corolla, but I would still like to know what to glue the flat peice of wood to if the hull is angled? And what to do about the gap, leave it of put weight on the desk to close it? Does anyone know these answers? Thanks again for all the help!

What I have is an old laser with the mast step let go from the bottom of the hull. I was lucky enough to have someone out with me and was able to hold the mast from ripping out of the deck. Anyways needless to say I have a couple questions if anyone could help. So I have removed all of the old...

What I have is an old laser with the mast step let go from the bottom of the hull. I was lucky enough to have someone out with me and was able to hold the mast from ripping out of the deck. Anyways needless to say I have a couple questions if anyone could help. So I have removed all of the old...