Which fiberglass cloth tape?

patrickbwells · #1 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007

I've got a big project ahead and am going to buy about 80 yards of 4" fiberglass cloth tape for tabbing bulkheads. I'm going to order online although I haven't used and brands other than the retail West Marine variety. I was hoping someone could recommend a quality bulk brand of cloth tape. Thanks.

Sabre66 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007

Try Jamestown distributors in Rhode Island. They're very good about shipping right away and the prices, generally, can't be beat.

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007

I would recommend against Jamestown distributors, as the cloth I ordered from there arrived folded—which is not very good for the cloth. I'd order from these guys: LINK

Their prices are also better.

Freesail99 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007

240 feet for tabbing ? That sure sounds like a very high number. I like the 6.5 oz cloth myself.

sailingdog · #5 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007

Freesail-

Maybe it is a really big boat, or he really wants to tab the bulkheads all around.

Freesail99 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Freesail-

Maybe it is a really big boat, or he really wants to tab the bulkheads all around.

Yep, a very, very big boat.