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DonScribner,
hello everyone.
first I want to thank everyone who has responded to my earlier post. good info.
I have been inspecting my sails and have found very small holes in the bottom of my mail. when I say small, I mean really small. a couple larger ones are around an eighth of an inch across. is this something to be very concerned about? if so, is it repairable? do I need to get a new sail? can I make my own sails? what type of sewing machine and materials will I need? also, I am looking for some electronics, used is okay, any leads or advice as to where is the best place to look for used electronics? thanls again. this forum is great.
Holes or any wear near the leech of a main can lead to destruction of the sail much faster than elsewhere. The leech loads on a main are far more than anywhere else, especially when properly trimmed for close hauled sailing.
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