Stick-on sail numbers etc.?

[sahona]

I've cut out two large claymore shapes to put on my otherwise empty mainsail. Thing is, I've used 'fablon' which I note, is lighter weight than stuff I've seen used before.
1. Am I wasting my time 'cos it'll peel off first time out ?
2. If not, any hints on preparation/application techniques ?
3 Pop-rivets are not acceptable.
4 Thanks in anticipation.

[Rowana]

1. Probably
2. Preperation - Take the sail off the boat first.
3. Is welding suitable ?
4. You're welcome



HTH

[sahona]

Ah, the loons are still as profligate with free advice as ever. Thanks for that. I was going to try some hot air to aid the bonding, but now you've made me think of soldering irons, as any holes will be welded, and thus won't tear. Perhaps you have a relative who is a sailmaker?

[Rowana]

Wish I did have a relative who is a sailmaker

I'd be VERY wary of sticking anything that wasn't designed for the job on to my main, unless it was almost on its last legs anyway.

What is the glue on the sticky stuff, and will it react with the sail material ?

Is the glue temperature sensitive, and will you be faced with a gooey mess once the sail has been stowed in its cover during a hot spell ?

Is the material sufficiently flexible to bend/stretch with the sail ?

If it fails to stick properly and you have to take it off again, will you be left with a sticky resedue on the sail that you can't get off because any solvent will also disolve the sail ?

I'd leave it well alone if it was me, but there again it's not
Over to you

[sahona]

Ah well, the deed is done. Needless to say, it didn't fit exactly back-to-back as designed, but a blind man on the top deck of a bus wouldn't notice.
As to the sticky goo - there was evidence of a previous logo - large skull and crossbones... only just discernable on close inspection, so I hope nothing is irreperably damaged by my glue.
Anyway, we'll see how long it lasts.

Meanwhile - more pressing problems lurk.

[aquaplane]

I looked up Fablon, it seems to be somat you stick on glass, which don't stretch so much, maybe not the right thing.

I thought it was the stuff that you could patch a sail with to stop a rip getting any worse, which I thought would be Ok.

If it all goes pear shaped, meths is a reasonable solvent and it is not too agressive.

Acetone (nail varnish remover) is a better solvent but more agressive, not a first choice.

Terylene/dacron should be fairly bomb proof with either. I'm assuming that if it was something exotic ( eg Mylar ) it wouldn't have stickers on.

I hope it stays on for you.

[sahona]

Thanks for that. Yes, I've got the solvents, and one or two extra brews that are on sale in Spain but subject to restrictions in UK, so I'm well armed!

[Silkie]

Well you've done it now but was sail repair tape an option for a relatively simple thing like Claymore?

[sahona]

was sail repair tape an option for a relatively simple thing like Claymore?

The man or the ship? I think you'll get your head in your hands the next time he sees you.

As for the handsome, complex, motif on Sahona's main, it is still there having been galed, reefed, spindled, folded and mutilated.
Fine trum indeed.

[sahona]

end of season. >1 k miles. still there. I think it's a good value option.

Close thread.

Unless, of course,

It doesn't like the loft in winter...

[Rowana]

end of season. >1 k miles. still there. I think it's a good value option.

Close thread.

Unless, of course,

It doesn't like the loft in winter...

Let's know come spring . . .