What Do You Do With Old Sails?

[Caribbeanknight1]

My boat came with a brand new Jib and an older well used Jib that has some holes and tears in it. I just rigged her up with the new headsail and see no use for the worn out sail. Do you just trash old sails?

 

[Paul F]

This is not a usual use: Old sails might make an interesting temporary shade awning for the patio or back lawn. Have seen bags made from old sails... could make some for boat lines, etc.

 

[centerline]

list them on the classifieds, gear for sale (or free) section.... someone wants it for the material.

 

[Bill Roosa]

turn it into sunshades for the boat, ditty bags, running line storage bags, lots of stuff.

 

[Dave Groshong]

they make fantastic grocery and ditty bags

 

[splax]

I understood that an old sail might be used to slow water coming in from a hull breach by tying it around the hull. I guess it doesn't seem realistic for a fiberglass hull application.

 

[artboas]

Housing shelter

I understood that an old sail might be used to slow water coming in from a hull breach by tying it around the hull. I guess it doesn't seem realistic for a fiberglass hull application.

Our club (Rcyc) collects old sails once a year. They are donated to a charity that uses them for shelter covers.