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KKay

I am looking for some thread for my jib. It was caught on my rigging and is coming unraveled. Any suggestions on where to start looking?
 
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Terry in Naples

thredad unraveling

When your thread starts to do this many times it is because the thread has sun rotted. WE see this a lot here in SW Florida. If this is the case it is a lot easier to take the sail in and have the seam all redone professionally. If you just patch you may be patching the sail forever. Also sewing a seam back in a sail isn't like sewing a patch on a pair of overalls. Just a thought. Terry
 
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RichH

FORGET Polyester thread for 'outdoors' applications

Dacron polyester thread is easily UV damaged. If you must, use polyester dacron thread use a black/dark thread to extend the life as the 'undyed' white is the worst performer in UV.

Better is to use either Tenara or Proflelin which are PTFE threads that are impervious to UV destruction; but are very expensive.
http://www.sailrite.com/Categories/Lifetime-Guarantee-Thread-Tenara-Profilen
 
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r.w.landau

Unless you have a uv dacron sail you only need polyester/dacron thread

There is no sense paying extra if the sail is the same dacron.
Sailrite will have what ever you decide.
Just an note: I hope you are not leaving an unprotected sail in the sun when not sailing. If you have a furler, is the sacrificial material around the edges failing?
Sails are expensive and the sun can destroy a sail in a season if not protected when not in use.
r.w.landau
 
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Ross

I have a heavy sewing machine and a

supply of v-69 polyester thread. When my sails need restitching every four or five years I bring them home and do it. Inspect your sails and make repairs as they are needed.
 
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RichH

KKay -

How much thread do you need?
I make my own sails and canvass work, etc.

If you need just a small amount, just send me a 2-3 bobbins from your sewing machine and I will fill them with what you want: PTFE/Tenara (dark), V92, V69 .....
contact me at RhmpL33ATattDOTnet

If you intend to hand-sew this - dont; but rather, simply slightly open the seam and 'slide in' a thin application of '3M fast cure 5200' --- will be more permanent and stronger than sewing. Just use masking tape where you 'dont' want it. http://www.sailrite.com/3M-Adhesive-Fast-Cure-White-5200
 
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