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 Ripstop Spinnaker Repair Tape Blue 50mm X 4.5m is a water-resistant nylon tape with strong adhesive and reinforced crosshatch design, offering quick peel-and-stick application for patching minor spinnaker tears. Article code: 852218. EAN code: 6095509844891.
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$ 11.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ripstop Spinnaker Repair Tape Fluorescent Green 50mm X 4.5m provides durable, water-repellent nylon construction with crosshatch reinforcement and peel-and-stick application, making it ideal for repairing small spinnaker rips. Article code: 852221. EAN code: 6095509298281.
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$ 11.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ripstop Spinnaker Repair Tape Fluorescent Pink 50mm X 4.5m is a lightweight, high-visibility tape made from Ripstop Nylon with reinforced threads and industrial-strength adhesive, designed for easy peel-and-stick repair of small spinnaker damages. Article code: 852220. EAN code: 6095540179143.
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$ 11.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ripstop Spinnaker Repair Tape Navy Blue 50mm X 4.5m is a durable peel-and-stick tape made from lightweight, water-repellent Ripstop Nylon reinforced with crosshatch threads to prevent tearing, ideal for fixing small rips and tears in spinnakers. Article code: 852215. EAN code: 6095506228212.
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$ 11.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ripstop Spinnaker Repair Tape Red 50mm X 4.5m is lightweight, water-repellent, and reinforced with threads for strength. With peel-and-stick adhesive, it offers quick and effective sail repairs. Article code: 852214, EAN: 6095543966948.
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$ 11.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ripstop Spinnaker Repair Tape White 50mm X 4.5m is made from lightweight, reinforced ripstop nylon with strong adhesive backing. It resists tearing and provides quick, reliable sail repairs. Article code: 852212, EAN: 6095502166150.
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$ 30.69
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1-2 weeks delivery time Rubbaweld Black 25mm 10m Tape converts into pure rubber for durable waterproof electrical connections and emergency hose repairs. Resistant to 100°, it is also suitable for protecting sails and rigging by covering sharp deck areas. Item number: 852010, EAN: 6095507697659.
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$ 21.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time Rubbaweld Black 25mm 5m Tape transforms into pure rubber, making it ideal for waterproof electrical connections, quick hose repairs, or wrapping rigging and sharp deck parts. It withstands temperatures up to 100° and comes in a 5m length. Item number: 852003, EAN: 6095504275270.
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$ 12.99
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1-2 weeks delivery time Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape Black 100mm X 3.0m provides waterproofing around keel stepped masts using self-welding material. It wraps under tension to form layers that create a flexible, leak-proof seal and a neat finish. Item number: 852210, EAN: 6095515098011.
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$ 30.69
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1-2 weeks delivery time Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape White 100mm X 3.0m is designed for sealing mast deck apertures with self-welding material that forms flexible, durable layers. Best applied directly from the roll for a professional finish. Item number: 852211, EAN: 6095532278205.
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$ 30.69
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1-2 weeks delivery time Rubbaweld White 25mm 10m Tape bonds into pure rubber for reliable waterproof insulation and quick hose fixes. With 100° heat resistance, it is excellent for wrapping rigging and deck parts that might damage sails. Item number: 852110, EAN: 6095515718742.
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$ 21.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time Rubbaweld White 25mm 5m Tape self-fuses into pure rubber, offering waterproof insulation and emergency hose repair. Heat resistant up to 100°, it also protects sails and rigging when wrapped around sharp surfaces. Item number: 852103, EAN: 6095508853856.
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$ 12.99
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1-2 weeks delivery time Tarpaulin Repair Tape 1.50 Metres is a 100 mm wide polyester sailcloth tape with strong adhesive, weighing 2 ounces, designed for repairing polyester sails, supplied in a 1.5 m piece. Item number: 852400. EAN code: 6095533675652.
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$ 16.37
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1-2 weeks delivery time Velcro Tape White 20mm X 1m is a self-adhesive hook-and-eye fastening strip, ideal for securing cushions, panels, and similar applications, supplied in a 1 m piece with 20 mm width. Item number: 852530. EAN code: 6095508369388.
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$ 13.76
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1-2 weeks delivery time PROtect Tapes Anti-Slip Tape SKID Grit 60 Black delivers durable anti-slip performance for demanding environments, with embedded stone particles and a high-bond adhesive suitable for boat decks, stairs, and ladders.
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$ 34.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time PROtect Tapes Anti-Slip Tape SKID Grit 60 Transparent offers heavy-duty slip resistance with a clear finish, made from a tough polymer substrate and high-bond adhesive, ideal for maintaining aesthetics on walkable surfaces.
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$ 34.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The light blue PROtect Tapes Anti-Slip Tape SKID Grit 60 provides strong traction on wet or slippery surfaces, engineered for marine environments with a durable all-weather polymer substrate and embedded special stones for long-lasting safety, measuring 51 mm x 3 m.
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$ 34.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The grey PROtect Tapes Anti-Slip Tape SKID Grit 60 offers robust slip resistance for demanding marine applications, featuring a textured surface, tough all-weather polymer base, and high-bond adhesive, ideal for boat decks, stairs, and ladders, with dimensions of 51 mm x 3 m.
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$ 34.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The light grey PROtect Tapes Anti-Slip Tape SKID Grit 60 combines subtle color with strong adhesion and durable anti-slip protection, suitable for decks, stairs, and other slippery areas, constructed from all-weather polymer with embedded special stones, sized 51 mm x 3 m.
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$ 34.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The brown PROtect Tapes Anti-Slip Tape SKID Grit 60 is designed for high-traffic marine and outdoor areas, providing secure footing with a durable, textured surface of embedded special stones, featuring a tough polymer substrate and high-bond adhesive, 51 mm x 3 m in size.
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$ 34.63
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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.