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Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
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Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
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16 Apr 2017 6:17pm
Just so I have a vague idea, does anyone know roughly what a new sunstrip for a furling jib should cost.

We have a 28' yacht with a 10m mast and fractional rig so rough costs for any small yacht would be interesting.

As ever, thank you for any info.

Cheers

Bristle
Windjana
Windjana
WA
405 posts
Windjana Windjana
WA, 405 posts
16 Apr 2017 4:40pm
I had mine restitched (I realise that is not what you are asking though) and it cost $220 from memory.
18m mast fully rigged.
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
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Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
VIC, 490 posts
16 Apr 2017 7:20pm
Ta NowandZen - any info good thanks.

Bristle
woko
woko
NSW
1802 posts
woko woko
NSW, 1802 posts
16 Apr 2017 7:39pm
Much the same as nowandzen, restitch bit less $ bit smaller sail. One of the characters in my mooring area painted a uv strip on with whiite acrylic, can't imagine it would be much good, I've been gone awhile I'll check it when I get back
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
VIC, 490 posts
16 Apr 2017 8:35pm
Yes, I read somewhere about using paint. I wonder if it works?

Bristle
Jode5
Jode5
QLD
853 posts
Jode5 Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
16 Apr 2017 8:48pm
Bristolfashion said..
Yes, I read somewhere about using paint. I wonder if it works?

Bristle


A quick way to bugger a good sail if it doesn't work. If the leech rubs on anything eg. The side stays and mast when tacking , I can not imagine it lasting to long. Especially the leech which needs the sun protection.
Bushdog
Bushdog
SA
313 posts
Bushdog Bushdog
SA, 313 posts
16 Apr 2017 8:46pm
If you're looking at new sunbrella and having it glued and stitched on for a smooth attachment it'll be more like $400-$450.
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
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Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
VIC, 490 posts
17 Apr 2017 10:13am
Cheers bushdog - good to know what to expect.

Those boat dollars eh!

Bristol
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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Ramona Ramona
NSW, 7757 posts
17 Apr 2017 5:33pm
Bristolfashion said..
Just so I have a vague idea, does anyone know roughly what a new sunstrip for a furling jib should cost.

We have a 28' yacht with a 10m mast and fractional rig so rough costs for any small yacht would be interesting.

As ever, thank you for any info.

Cheers

Bristle


Sunbrella might be a bit heavy and bulky for your 28 footer. I have a Dacron UV strip which furls up nicely. The UV stabilized sun strips wont last as long as Sunbrella, maybe 5 years or so.
twodogs1969
twodogs1969
NSW
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twodogs1969 twodogs1969
NSW, 1000 posts
17 Apr 2017 5:44pm
I paid $400 for my 33ft boat's.
One of the reasons to keep local lofts. Try sending it to china for this. ??
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
VIC, 490 posts
17 Apr 2017 5:58pm
Good point Ramona - thanks (although the better half fancies the sunbrella look!)


Cheers twodogs - you are right. I'm sticking local for sail work. There was a mistake on our last job and the local loft sorted it straight away so very happy - not so easy if you've got to send it back overseas.

Cheers

Bristle.

Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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Ramona Ramona
NSW, 7757 posts
18 Apr 2017 7:34am
Bristolfashion said..


Good point Ramona - thanks (although the better half fancies the sunbrella look!)


Cheers twodogs - you are right. I'm sticking local for sail work. There was a mistake on our last job and the local loft sorted it straight away so very happy - not so easy if you've got to send it back overseas.

Cheers

Bristle.




My Dacron UV sunstrip is white. Can't see it unless you look for it.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Anyone-used-Sticky-backed-Dacron-for-UV-strips?page=1

www.sailrite.com/40-UV-Insignia-Suncover-Kit

Galatea in the first link is an Australian sailmaker and recommends Tenora thread. This is very expensive and will outlast your sail.
Polyester will last as long as most sails and certainly as long as the the UV strip is expected to last.
samsturdy
samsturdy
NSW
1659 posts
samsturdy samsturdy
NSW, 1659 posts
18 Apr 2017 9:49am
On my 28 footer I had my headsail changed from hanks to bolt rope, a UV strip and a small repair $600 by North Sails.
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
VIC, 490 posts
18 Apr 2017 7:03pm
samsturdy said..
On my 28 footer I had my headsail changed from hanks to bolt rope, a UV strip and a small repair $600 by North Sails.


Cheers Sam.

Jib rowed ashore to bob fussell's in Lake Macquarie and repair underway. Thanks for all the advice. Now forced to chill out on the lake for a few days!

Bristle
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
Bristolfashion Bristolfashion
VIC, 490 posts
30 Apr 2017 8:57am
Big thumbs up for Bob Fussells. New strip in smart blue sunbrella. Really well executed job, delivered ahead of time, below estimate and to a wharf where we could pick it up.

The bee's knees on Lake Macquarie.

Cheers

Bristle
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