How to Repair a Sail's Spreader Patch

A spreader patch is used in sailboat sails, especially genoas, to combat the damage that a sharp pointed object (usually the mast's spreader tip) can cause when the sail brushes up against it. This type of damage is a very common issue and if the sail is not protected or not checked periodically in that area serious damage may occur. In this video we will repair a sail which has been damaged often due to hitting the spreader. We will show you how to properly sew in new Dacron sailcloth and then install a new spreader patch using Dacron Insignia fabric from Sailrite.

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Materials List:
Dacron sailcloth from Sailrite roughly the weight of the sail (+/- 1 ounce)
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape - Item # 659
Thread V-92 Polyester White UV 4oz - Item # 100079
Tape Dacron 5oz FOLDED White 3" - Item # 13800
Insignia Adhesive Backed White 54" - Item # 945

Tools List:
Seam Ripper Deluxe - Item # 18104
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Scratch Awl Yellow - Item # 2354
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602
Tape Measure, Pencil, Yardstick

Watch other sail repair videos from Sailrite on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAbM539i4biXhmBgSx2K1s94F2UXYiCCz

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