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sail chafe when sail is stowed

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  • 17 Sep 2017 18:56
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    Reply # 5264945 on 5264890
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    Thanks for the replies.   I am going to do webbing for both lifts but I was wondering more about the space between the stowed sail and the mast.  My sail cover had an extra piece of material that I tried placing in that area but it still caused small holes.  I also take the strain off the stowed sail in the forward lift by lifting it up a touch with the halyard.   Maybe a piece of 3/8" foam pad...?
  • 17 Sep 2017 18:47
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    On the last rigs, for Frøken Sørensen and Ingeborg I have used 50mm webbing in the mast lift. They seem to be kinder to the sail than rope only.

    Arne
  • 17 Sep 2017 18:23
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    Reply # 5264916 on 5264890
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    Enclose the mast lift in PVC hose.
  • 17 Sep 2017 18:04
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    Hello all.  What do you all do to protect the sail against chafe near the forward lift when the sail is furled and stowed under a cover?  I've noticed the old poly-tarp sail and sail-cover have little holes in that area where it come in contact with the mast.  I have new dacron sails and I want to guard against this.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks
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