Sail repair and maintenance equipment includes sail repair kits, sailmaker's needles, sewing palms, waxed twine, repair tape, and other tools used to restore damaged sails and maintain their performance. These items are used onboard or ashore to repair tears, reinforce seams, replace stitching, and extend sail life. Regular maintenance helps preserve sail shape, strength, and reliability during cruising and everyday sailing.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Stayput Self-Adhesive Dacron Sail Repair Tape is designed for fast sail repairs and batten reinforcement. Manufactured from self-adhesive Dacron SPI fabric, it is ideal for repairing sails and spinnakers in seconds. All variants are supplied in 50 mm × 4.5 m rolls and are available in a wide range of colours to match different sail fabrics.
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$ 19.32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Heavy Duty Stayput Sail Repair Tape is a high-strength self-adhesive polyamide fabric tape designed for fast and durable sail repairs on sailing boats over 10 metres. Resistant to seawater and weather conditions, the tape offers excellent conformability and exceptional strength. Available in white with roll sizes of 50 mm × 2 m and 100 mm × 2 m, and supplied in recyclable packaging.
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$ 17.33
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Mylar Repair Tape is a high-clarity transparent self-adhesive tape designed for repairing Mylar sails, Dacron sails, sail windows, and clear windows on sailboards and surfboards. Resistant to UV exposure and salt water, it provides fast, durable repairs without sewing. Available in 50 mm × 3 m (25 μm) and 150 mm × 3 m (50 μm) rolls.
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$ 12.91
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Dacron Sail Tape is a high-strength self-adhesive repair tape designed for reinforcing high-load areas of sails and covers or applying sail insignia. Manufactured for demanding marine environments, it is supplied in recyclable packaging and is available in a 75 mm × 1.5 m roll in multiple colours including white, black, red, blue, charcoal, and gold.
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$ 30.16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Kite Tape is a tear-resistant self-adhesive rip-stop nylon repair tape designed for fast repairs to kites and lightweight sails. Supplied in a 150 mm × 2.5 m roll, it helps prevent small tears from spreading and is ideal for emergency repairs on the water or ashore. Available in an extensive range of colours and supplied in recyclable packaging.
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$ 30.78
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Dacron Wave Leech Tape is a self-adhesive Dacron cloth edging designed to reinforce the leech of mainsails and reduce flutter, helping to minimize sail wear and preserve sailing performance. Supplied in a 75 mm × 3 m roll, the tape becomes waterproof once the adhesive has fully cured, typically within one hour at room temperature. Available in white, black, and gold.
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$ 81.43
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Dacron Sail Repair Patches provide a fast and durable solution for repairing larger damaged areas on sails, covers, dodgers, and spray hoods. Each pack contains two self-adhesive Dacron sail cloth patches measuring 24 × 37 cm, designed for double-sided application to create a strong, waterproof repair. Available in multiple colours to match a variety of marine fabrics.
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$ 39.92
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Laminate Sail Repair Patch set contains eight transparent high-tensile repair patches designed for nearly invisible repairs to laminated racing sails. Manufactured using the same clear high-strength film used in laminate sail cloth production, the patches provide durable, waterproof repairs after the adhesive has cured. Each pack contains 8 transparent patches measuring 24 × 37 cm and is supplied in recyclable packaging.
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$ 44.16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Mast Collar is a self-bonding waterproof tape designed to seal the mast foot on sailing boats without requiring the mast to be unstepped during installation. Supplied in 100 mm × 1.5 m rolls, the tape stretches to create a secure self-amalgamating waterproof collar and is available in white and black.
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$ 32.97
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Tell Tales are permanent wind indicator strips designed to optimize upwind sail trimming. Each kit contains 16 self-adhesive mounting discs, 8 red wool threads, and 8 green wool threads for installation on headsails. The tell tales provide a simple visual indication of airflow, helping sailors achieve efficient sail trim and improved sailing performance.
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$ 28.16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Main Tales are permanent wind indicator strips designed for accurate mainsail trimming when sailing upwind or on a reach. Installed along the leech of the mainsail, they provide a clear visual indication of airflow to help optimize sail performance. Each kit contains 8 self-adhesive 45 mm Dacron discs and 8 ripstop nylon strips measuring 15 × 150 mm.
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$ 37.65
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Kevlar Sail Repair Tape is a high-performance Kevlar/Mylar laminate repair tape developed for strong, durable repairs to racing sails. Supplied in black, each roll measures 75 mm × 1.5 m and provides a waterproof repair once the adhesive has fully cured, typically within one hour at room temperature.
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$ 52.42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Kevlar Sail Repair Patches provide a strong repair solution for laminate racing sails. Each pack contains two black Kevlar repair patches measuring 24 × 37 cm, designed for double-sided application to reinforce damaged sail areas. An essential onboard emergency repair kit, the patches become waterproof once the adhesive has fully cured, typically within one hour at room temperature.
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$ 77.77
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Silicone Tape is a self-fusing emergency repair tape designed for sealing leaks in water and exhaust pipes, insulating electrical connections, and a wide range of sealing applications. Effective from -50°C to +260°C, it withstands pressures up to 6 bar (85 PSI), provides electrical insulation up to 8,000 V per unstretched layer, and offers tensile strength exceeding 700 PSI. Supplied in 25 mm × 3 m rolls and available in white, black, and blue.
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$ 27.28
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Spreader Tape is a soft waterproof adhesive tape designed to protect sails from chafing caused by spreader ends, stanchions, railings, and other deck hardware. Manufactured from polyethylene with rubber resins, it is soft, hand-tearable, and highly conformable to different surfaces. Supplied in 25 mm × 10 m rolls and available in white, black, and silver.
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$ 11.08
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP UV Resistant Spreader Tape is a light grey sail protection tape designed to shield sails from chafing while providing excellent resistance to UV exposure. The tape removes cleanly at the end of the season without leaving adhesive residue. Supplied in a 25 mm × 10 m roll, it is ideal for temporary or seasonal protection of spreader ends and other contact points.
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$ 11.07
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Rig Wrap is a stretchable low-friction rigging protection tape designed to wrap around standing rigging where sails or sheets come into contact. It reduces sail wear while creating a smooth surface that improves sail movement during tacks and gybes. Supplied in a 25 mm × 5 m roll, the tape offers 100% stretch, UV and temperature resistance, and a transparent/opaque finish.
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$ 95.81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Teflon Anti-Chafe Patch is a transparent/opaque self-adhesive protection kit designed to reduce abrasion on mooring lines where they pass over bollards and other high-friction contact points. The patches can be trimmed to the required size for a custom fit. Each kit contains four patches in three different sizes for a wide range of chafe protection applications.
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$ 48.49
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Clear Anti-Chafe Tape is a tough, low-friction transparent protection film designed to prevent damage to gelcoat, painted, and varnished surfaces while reducing friction in areas exposed to contact with sails, ropes, and blocks. Available in 130 micron (50 mm × 3 m) and 250 micron (50 mm × 2 m) versions for different levels of protection.
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$ 53.32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Leak Stop is a complete emergency and permanent pipe repair kit designed to seal leaks in under 30 minutes. Suitable for virtually any material, including rubber, plastic, brass, and steel, it withstands pressures up to 20 bar, temperatures up to 200°C, and provides electrical insulation up to 16,000 V. Available in 50 mm × 1.5 m and 75 mm × 2.7 m repair kits.
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$ 58.32
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How is sail repair tape used together with a sail repair kit to repair damaged marine sails?
Sail repair tape is applied over clean, dry sail fabric to provide a fast temporary or permanent repair for small tears, preventing further damage while maintaining the sail's shape and strength. As part of a sail repair kit, it is often used together with a sailmaker's needle, waxed twine, and a sewing palm to reinforce larger damaged areas and restore reliable performance in demanding marine conditions.
How does a sailmaker's needle differ from a standard sewing needle?
A sailmaker's needle is stronger, thicker, and specially shaped to pass through heavy sailcloth, webbing, and reinforced seams that would quickly bend or break a standard sewing needle. When used with a sewing palm and waxed twine, it allows durable hand-stitched repairs that withstand high loads, moisture, and repeated use in demanding marine environments.
How do palm and wax work together during hand sail repairs?
A sewing palm protects the hand and provides the leverage needed to push a needle through heavy sailcloth, while wax reduces friction, strengthens the thread, and helps create tighter, more durable stitches. Used together, palm and wax make hand sail repairs more efficient and improve the strength and longevity of stitched repairs in demanding marine conditions.