[Rhodes22-list] Sail maintenance

[Michael D. Weisner]

Cary,

As someone who prides himself in being able to work on nearly all aspects of my Rhodes 22, I have not attempted to perform anything but the most basic sail repairs. I simply drop my sails with the local sail loft where they can completely layout the entire sail to work on it flat. Not only is their sewing machine in the floor but they know the materials much better than I ever will from watching a YouTube video.

Find a reasonably priced loft and let them do the work. I worked with North Sails for years and recently found Onesails in Huntington, NY (Long Island). Sometimes they have been able to add years of good sailing life to my old, blown out sails. You never know what you will find.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Cary Tolbert
Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 1:28 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Sail maintenance

I am sure at least one of you old salts on the list has the knowledge or stored information to answer this question. I need to repair the seams on my 130 foresail.
As best as I understand from  what information I have pieced together, the THREAD is V 69 waxed polyester  and the NEEDLE size is a #16 Round/Sharp for the machine.  I have access to a Sailrite  Ultrafeed LZS-1 sewing machine. I am buying the needle and thread needed for my repair.
Can anyone confirm or correct my research.
Thanks for your help.

Cary Tolbert
S/V Whisper
Claytor Lake , VA