Repair a Detached Spinnaker
The spinnaker is used when the boat sails downwind and it's one of the key sails on board. Due to its extensive and intensive use throughout it's life, it's pretty common that spinnakers get ripped, torn and detached. You may need to fix your spinnaker while sailing exclusively using the tools you have on board. This article explains how to proceed in those situations. The seam of a spinnaker tends to fall off quite easily, a lot of people out there don´t have the time, knowledge, or money to sew it or have someone sew it for them. Instead, how about using a fast/easy curing adhesive that bonds all type of sail cloth! Read on!
Steps
- Hold the damaged area tight over a flat surface. Make sure you put a plastic bag below the sail so it doesn't stick to the flat surface. If you have time, clean with acetone the area you are going to repair to improve the adhesive performance
- Apply product into the seam using the nozzle. Unlock the tube, put the nozzle and squeeze out the adhesive.
- Use the scraper for an even and thin application of the adhesive. Apply pressure and use the adhesive left in the edges to seal the area, preventing future peeling.
- Leave it for 24 minutes to cure. Remove the nozzle, lock the tube and keep it for next repair (3 years shelf live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UkE4mlPtiI
Things You'll Need
- Dr Sails
- Scrapper
