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 Duck Tape is a high-quality self-adhesive waterproof cloth tape designed for temporary repairs on boats, canoes, inflatables, sailing equipment, and general marine applications. Suitable for sealing, wrapping, and emergency repairs, it is available in multiple widths, roll lengths, and colours to suit a wide range of onboard maintenance tasks.
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$ 7.60
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP UV Resistant Duck Tape is a high-tensile cloth repair tape designed for temporary repairs in outdoor and marine environments. Its strong adhesive bonds to most surfaces while allowing clean removal without sticky residue. Resistant to UV light and weather exposure, the tape is supplied in a 50 mm × 5 m roll in light grey.
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$ 19.32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Butyl Waterproof Sealing Tape is a permanently elastic sealing tape designed for creating waterproof joints when installing deck fittings, windows, deck hatches, panelling, and other marine hardware. Supplied on a roll with an easy-release backing paper, the tape measures 15 mm wide, 2 mm thick, and 3 m long, providing a simple and reliable sealing solution for onboard installations.
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$ 7.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Back-to-Back Fastening Tape is a reusable hook-and-loop fastening roll with hooks on one side and loops on the other for quick securing, bundling, and storage. Ideal for sail ties, halyards, ropes, cables, hoses, and general onboard organization, it is supplied in 25 mm × 2 m rolls and available in black and white.
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$ 26.35
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Headlining Fastener is a high-performance self-adhesive dual-lock fastening system designed as a stronger alternative to conventional hook-and-loop fasteners. Ideal for securing headlinings, cushions, trim panels, cupboard contents, and lockers, each pack contains 2 self-adhesive strips measuring 25 mm × 125 mm.
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$ 35.60
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Hook & Loop Fastener is a self-adhesive fastening tape designed to provide quick-release fixings in marine environments. Featuring a temperature-stable adhesive, it delivers reliable adhesion on clean, smooth surfaces and is suitable for a wide range of onboard applications. This version is supplied in 25 mm × 1 m rolls and is available in black and white.
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$ 25.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Double-Sided Tape is a high-performance clear mounting tape designed for both temporary and permanent fixing applications onboard. Suitable for bonding a wide variety of clean, dry surfaces, the tape is supplied in a 50 mm × 5 m roll and develops a strong bond as the adhesive cures over several hours.
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$ 8.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP 7-Day Blue Paper Masking Tape is a professional-grade creped paper masking tape designed for interior and exterior masking applications. It provides clean, reliable masking and can be removed cleanly for up to 7 days without leaving residue. Supplied in a 25 mm × 25 m roll, it is suitable for a wide range of painting and finishing tasks.
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$ 14.14
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP 80°C Paper Masking Tape is a professional-grade creped paper masking tape developed for marine and automotive finishing applications. Designed to deliver clean masking lines, it withstands temperatures up to 80°C and is available in 18 mm × 25 m and 25 mm × 25 m rolls with a natural paper finish.
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$ 4.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Self-Amalgamating Tape is a non-adhesive self-fusing tape that bonds only to itself, making it ideal for rigging screws, terminals, through-hull connectors, deck electrics, and emergency hose repairs. It provides excellent waterproof sealing, corrosion protection, ozone resistance, and electrical insulation with a dielectric strength of 35 kV/mm. Available in 19 mm × 5 m and 25 mm × 5 m rolls in black and white.
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$ 17.58
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Single-Sided Vinyl Foam Tape is a self-adhesive soft PVC foam sealing tape designed for bedding and sealing windows, portlights, deck fittings, hatches, and engine hatch covers. The closed-cell foam creates a reliable waterproof seal while absorbing vibration and compensating for surface irregularities. Available in 3 mm and 6 mm thicknesses with 19 mm or 25 mm widths and 3 m roll length.
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$ 16.46
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Double-Sided Vinyl Foam Tape is a high-strength double-sided adhesive tape manufactured with compressible black PVC foam for permanent mounting and sealing applications. Designed to fill gaps between uneven rigid surfaces, it minimizes vibration and ensures full adhesive contact. Available in 1 mm and 3 mm thicknesses with 19 mm or 25 mm widths and roll lengths of 3 m or 5 m.
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$ 20.93
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP PTFE Thread Seal Tape is a white PTFE sealing tape designed for threaded pipe connections and general onboard plumbing. Suitable for creating reliable leak-proof seals on threaded fittings, it is WRAS Approved, making it suitable for use on potable water systems. Supplied as a 12 mm × 12 m roll.
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$ 5.43
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Flame Retardant PVC Electrical Insulation Tape is a flame-retardant PVC tape manufactured to BS3924 for electrical insulation, cable identification, and onboard rigging protection. Suitable for marking electrical phases, insulating wiring, and protecting turnbuckles, each roll measures 19 mm × 20 m and is supplied with a plastic core. Available in white, black, blue, red, yellow, and green.
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$ 8.90
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP PVC Electrical Tape Assortment Display Box contains 24 flame-retardant PVC insulation tape rolls manufactured to BS3924, supplied in six colours with 4 rolls of each colour. Designed for onboard electrical insulation, cable identification, and rigging protection, each roll measures 19 mm × 4.5 m. Supplied in a recyclable retail display box.
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$ 70.01
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Monster Repair Tape is an ultra-strong waterproof repair tape designed for demanding marine and outdoor applications. Featuring a high-performance adhesive on one side, it is resistant to UV light, salt water, and operates in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. Suitable for emergency and permanent repairs on sailing boats, powerboats, kite and surf equipment, vehicles, caravans, and camper vans. Supplied as a 75 mm × 1.5 m transparent roll.
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$ 70.52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Aluminium Ventilation Tape is a heavy-duty aluminium foil tape designed for sealing ventilation ducts, hose joints, and foil-faced insulation panels. Suitable for engine room applications, it withstands working temperatures up to 120°C and can also be used as a temporary bandage for water-cooled exhaust systems. Supplied as a 50 mm × 7 m silver roll.
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$ 19.95
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Photoluminescent Exit Tape is a self-adhesive glow-in-the-dark marking tape designed for emergency escape route identification and onboard safety markings. Charged by natural or artificial light, it provides a bright initial glow and remains visible throughout the night. Suitable for Low Level Lighting systems, it complies with SOLAS requirements and is designed for installations in accordance with ISO 15370. Supplied as a 50 mm × 1 m roll.
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$ 50.42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Soft-Grip Tape is a textured self-adhesive rubber grip tape designed to provide additional comfort and secure footing on boats and dinghies. Featuring a waterproof adhesive that removes cleanly without leaving residue, it offers reliable grip while remaining comfortable under bare feet. Available in black or grey and in 50 mm × 4 m or 100 mm × 2 m rolls.
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$ 48.49
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1-2 weeks delivery time The PSP Grip Foam is a self-adhesive foam grip pad designed to improve comfort and traction on flat or profiled marine surfaces. Manufactured from soft, durable foam with a high-performance waterproof adhesive, it provides secure footing while remaining comfortable underfoot. Supplied as a pack of 2 sheets, each measuring 95 × 300 mm, and available in blue or grey.
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$ 29.05
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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.