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Lightnup
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Initially Posted - 06/08/2006 :  00:24:00  Show Profile
What is the procedure when the blue UV panel on the jib begins to fray along the leech? Does the whole panel have to be replaced or can a loft replace (or maybe cover) just the section that is coming apart?

I assume it doesn't mean the sail itself needs replacing.

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Steve
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Fort Myers, FL
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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  00:30:49  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
Call a local sailmaker and ask what they would charge to repair or replace the material. Our local loft here is around 100.00 or less. While its there have them check the sail for any other repairs needed.
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  07:35:22  Show Profile
My loft quoted $525 to replace the panel (mine is treated white dacron), and suggested I fuggetaboutit and get a new sail, but that this one would still work fine. Others here have reported similar quotes. So for now, I'm sailing with the little fray.
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tinob
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  07:55:46  Show Profile
I had a Sunbrella UV panel replaced awhile back just to change the color to conform to other canvas on board. Stevens on L.I., N.Y. charged $ 475.
About half the price of a new sail. Removing the old UV cover figured large in the price quote.

Val on Calista, Patchogue, N.Y.
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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  08:53:15  Show Profile
Thanks guys. I like the $100.00 or less idea, not too fond of the $500 range. But it's good to know that the panel can be replaced instead of buying a new sail.


Steve
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  11:59:51  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I had one re-stitched at an auto upholstery shop A friend handled it for me but I get the impression it was $20 and a six pack.
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John G-
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  13:00:05  Show Profile  Visit John G-'s Homepage
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If just the stitches are coming loose because of rubbing on the spreaders a replacement is probably not needed. I had a sail loft restitch the U.V. cover on my 155% and the price was about a boat unit.
An upholsterer can do the work for less than a sail shop but make sure they use Dacron thread. I had a few items, like my sail cover etc., restitched by an old guy who works out of his garage. I bought a spool of Dacron thread and he did a great job. They will need to replicate the zigzag stitching where it is used on sails and U.V. covers.

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djn
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Response Posted - 06/08/2006 :  15:55:08  Show Profile
I had my sailmaker my restitch dodger (that included the side panels and windsheild as well) The person that made it origanally, did not use a UV protected thread (she is now out of business). The total job including the new window "Glass" platic, only cost $140.00 So I can't imagine a loft charging much more than a boat buck to restich. Cheers.
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