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How to Patch Holes & Rips in Sails

Sailrite

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Got a hole or rip in your sail boat sails? Learn how to properly repair those holes using the Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 sewing machine and a few other supplies and tools.

Purchase all the supplies and tools you need at: http://www.sailrite.com

Materials List:
Dacron sailcloth from Sailrite roughly the weight of the sail (+/- 1 ounce)
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape - Item # 659
Thread V-92 Polyester White UV 4oz - Item # 100079

Tools List:
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602
Pencil

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15 Comments

@javacup912 1 year ago

This is exactly how I handle a large piece using my LSZ-1. That sail sounds very crisp as if it was new. Great job.

@pigmanuk 8 years ago

Excellent tutorial. After watching the video I felt far more confident attempting a repair.

@FaithsWind 5 years ago

We just finished an entire day of repair work on a fellow sailor’s mainsail. This one video made it WAY easier to do. Wish I could post pictures. 😆 Thanks a TON for all the education on your products!

@joro8604 4 years ago

What great support.

@nealhere 5 years ago

Great video. Important to notice that that machine had the servo motor. My little portable is a little more jerky with the standard motor. But still quite capable

@englundus 1 month ago

If I may ask.... Don't you want to put another patch on the other side of the sail itself, or is that unnecessary?

@sailingtortugamagica7938 5 years ago

Hello, how can I repair my main sail it has 3 areas burned by the sun that easily tear...thank you :)

@autokanada 1 year ago

how do you deal with stiff monofilm and carbon or fiberglass mono ply ? on a large windsurfing sails which are more stiff and cannot be bed under the sawing machine arm ? is there a sawing machine which hangs from the ceiling and other part is under the table so there is no ARM ?

@DeerCreekAudio 10 years ago

why can't you sew backwards on the 2nd "L" and just go around the entire patch, versus jumping diagonally after the 2nd side of the patch was sewn?

@spandananallapati4140 4 years ago

Would you use a size 20 needle?

@alredhornbeam6598 5 years ago

I know it's an old video but I'm going to ask anyway . Why cut out the damaged part instead of leaving it ? Wouldn't it be stronger doubled

@james66872 8 years ago (edited)

It’s time to redesign the sewing machine

@pauls064 5 years ago

Is sail repair a realistic form of income when cruising around the world?

@elefja1 5 years ago

What's the best way to determine the sailcloth weight?

@robiteti 2 months ago

Ma scusa non gli conveniva fare un tassello di prova in carta ve,ina e riportare questo sulla tela del rotolo invece di tagliare un pezzone di tela del rotolo per poi ritagliare da questo un tassellino minuscolo, magari buttando tutto il resto??? Odio lo spreco e la mancanza di pensiero