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Storing sails wet?

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Created by fletchk > 9 months ago, 20 Dec 2009
fletchk
SA, 93 posts
20 Dec 2009 11:40PM
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This might be a really dumb thing to ask. Is it ok to store sails wet? Im anal about putting my board in the bag dry but not sure if it matters for sails. Never used to bother about it with dinghy sails if it was salt water.

sausage
QLD, 4874 posts
20 Dec 2009 11:29PM
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Fletchk,
Ideally it is better to roll them up dry, but this can sometimes be near impossible if in a hurry etc. My limited knowledge is if rolled up wet it is better not to rinse off with fresh water as salt water inhibits mold growth and lessens the degradation of stitching etc. I think David Ezzy advises that there are no issues with rolling sail up wet (salt water only though).

curac
WA, 1160 posts
20 Dec 2009 9:51PM
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why would it matter, the sail is pretty much made of plastic

Windxtasy
WA, 4019 posts
20 Dec 2009 9:54PM
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I store my sails in the car and I find it gets very musty smelling if I don't dry them.
(usually rinsed with fresh water)

NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
20 Dec 2009 11:59PM
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^^^ Don't dry them in the sun.

Windxtasy
WA, 4019 posts
20 Dec 2009 10:24PM
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^^^ I dry them overnight or in the shade.

pierrec45
NSW, 2005 posts
21 Dec 2009 2:46AM
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I find they and the car smell donkey's crotch (not that I would know) when rolled wet.

Gestalt
QLD, 14969 posts
21 Dec 2009 1:49AM
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i've never bothered to dry my sails and never bothered to keep them out of the sun when lying on the beach/foreshore.

they still look new to me and are now 2 seasons old.

i guess it depends on materials.

Gestalt
QLD, 14969 posts
21 Dec 2009 1:50AM
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actually, recently i bought a new car and have dried my sails since in the sun. don't want to wreck the car.

KMAN5000
NSW, 126 posts
21 Dec 2009 9:34AM
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I roll em wet then stand them in a mop bucket on the luft and leave em so they drip dry in the garage..... never have a problem (only sail salt water and never wash in fresh....)

fletchk
SA, 93 posts
21 Dec 2009 10:48AM
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Thanks guys. Wasnt sure how the clear stuff goes with being wet all the time. And i got the answer i wanted to hear...dont worry about it!

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
21 Dec 2009 1:17PM
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KMAN5000 said...

I roll em wet then stand them in a mop bucket on the luft and leave em so they drip dry in the garage..... never have a problem (only sail salt water and never wash in fresh....)


^^^ what KMAN said for me too

NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
21 Dec 2009 12:25PM
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Gestalt said...

actually, recently i bought a new car and have dried my sails since in the sun. don't want to wreck the car.


vandal

NotWal
QLD, 7436 posts
21 Dec 2009 12:52PM
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Gestalt said...

i've never bothered to dry my sails and never bothered to keep them out of the sun when lying on the beach/foreshore.

they still look new to me and are now 2 seasons old.

i guess it depends on materials.


No, monofilm is monofilm. UV damage is not visible. All those long chain polymer molecules are breaking down. Two seasons of use but four seasons old.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
21 Dec 2009 2:19PM
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I've been using those newfangled waterproof sails....awesome



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