Genoa luff repair

[seansea]

I got a tear in the luff from abrasion from a loose screw on the forestay foil. Looks like a job for a sail maker I guess. It would be great if I could stitch it together but no idea how to replace or fix the bolt rope. Any ideas?

 

[thinwater]

I got a tear in the luff from abrasion from a loose screw on the forestay foil. Looks like a job for a sail maker I guess. It would be great if I could stitch it together but no idea how to replace or fix the bolt rope. Any ideas?

Photo, please.

 

[Martin_J]

Have a look at the luff tapes at the link below.. You will find that the rope is already sewn into the tape.. Just a case then of sewing the tape onto the luff of your sail.

They come with different size bolt ropes for different foil slots..
Bainbridge International > Luff Tape & Luff Foam

 

[Martin_J]

A lot of people here buy from Kayospruce... They might have a more suitable selection...

Luff Tape - Sail Accessories - Kayospruce Ltd

 

[neil_s]

I would fold a piece of sail cloth over the luff to cover the damage and sew all round and right alongside the luff rope. Make sure it's tight over the luff so it won't jam in the groove, Finish off with a line of stitches through the luff rope. Your sewing machine might not do this - you might have to get the Speedy Sticher out!

 

[thinwater]

a. If you add anything over the luff tape it probably won't fit into the furler luff groove. They are not roomy like mast grooves.

b. A stitching palm is generally faster and more versatile than a Speedy Stitcher. But it does take time to develop the skill. I have a stitcher, but it gets used about 50x less than the palm, sometimes supplemented with an awl and pliers. Also, the holes are smaller.

You have to post a photo if you want detailed answers. The range of repair choices is too broad.

 

[seansea]

Hi all and many thanks for the replies. I mistakenly thought I had attached a photo.

 

[oldbloke]

Question. Does the rope take any vertical load or is it purely holding the sail inside the foil?

 

[Martin_J]

Check where the top and bottom of the luff tape are on your sail.

They probably finish six inches before the head and about the same distance about the tack.

If that's the case I doubt there could be any vertical loading on the luff rope itself.

 

[Martin_J]

If that's the case. A simple stick on piece of sail repair tape (possibly overstitched) would cover that nick.