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Enchantment II
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Initially Posted - 03/01/2017 :  19:46:57  Show Profile
I am going to replace my UV protection cover from my Genoa sail. The problem I have is I want to remove a few grommets, clews, etc. Any ideas for a removal tool, process? Thanks for your ideas.
Joseph Henderson
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Response Posted - 03/02/2017 :  07:34:40  Show Profile
Youtube lesson

Smaller grommets, but they're still under considerable stress...

Oh--you're talking about a sail!

Here's another.
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 03/02/2017 07:39:33
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Enchantment II
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Response Posted - 03/02/2017 :  16:34:43  Show Profile
Dave, Thanks for the referral to Sailrite video. I think that will work for me.
Joseph Henderson
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Response Posted - 03/05/2017 :  09:01:15  Show Profile
Learn something new every day! Glad to know the recommended procedure for replacing a sail grommet. I assume from video #1 the technique works across the broad spectrum of grommet applications.
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

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Response Posted - 03/05/2017 :  09:47:10  Show Profile
I suspect for the tack and clew that the method in the second video (using a Dremmel) might be more appropriate. Those are pretty stout grommets. The first video was included mostly for grins--it's the first one Google pointed me to. You never know when you're going to need to repair your corset!
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
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