I would put some mothballs in the bag to keep rodents away.
Bill Coleman
C&C 39 animated_favicon1
On 2013-09-16, at 9:44, Derek Leck wrote:
Hate to discuss this so soon but just curious what best practice is for
winter sail storage. With limited space I am considering my attic. Any
thou
"cnc-list@cnc-list.com"
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Winter sail storage
My theory:
1. Make sure they are completely dry.
2. Fold or roll them as you prefer.
3. Put them in their bags.
4. Store them anywhere
They are plastic and will not go bad.
Derek,
Most sailmakers will offer you a very reasonable clean, inspect and
storage service.
Here's a good article on Winter storing your sails yourself:
http://www.uksailmakers.com/WINTER-SAIL-CARE-AND-SERVICING_1_72.html
All the best,
Edd
t; Rich
> *Sent:* Monday, September 16, 2013 8:50 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Winter sail storage
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> My theory:
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> 1. Make sure they are completely dry.
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> 2. Fold or roll them as you prefer.
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f Of Knowles Rich
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 8:50 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Winter sail storage
My theory:
1. Make sure they are completely dry.
2. Fold or roll them as you prefer.
3. Put them in their bags.
4. Store them anywhere
They are plastic and will not go bad.
The small enemy is rats (and mice).
They like to chew into and make nest materiel outta your sails if
stowed in an area they wonder through.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35-1
I finally got my spring haulout done :) She goes back in the water today. Yay!
At 05:49 AM 16/09/2013, you wrot
My theory:
1. Make sure they are completely dry.
2. Fold or roll them as you prefer.
3. Put them in their bags.
4. Store them anywhere
They are plastic and will not go bad. The big enemy is mildew.
Rich Knowles
Indigo. LF38
Halifax
On 2013-09-16, at 9:44, Derek Leck wrote:
Hate to discu
Hate to discuss this so soon but just curious what best practice is for winter
sail storage. With limited space I am considering my attic. Any thoughts for
us Midwestern boat owners?
Thanks
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