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Pre bend rigs, storage
Posted: 11 Nov 2006, 08:26
by wim bakker
I am new to the IOM and have a question. Does one realy need a rigbox to store pre- bend rigs? Would like to hear from those of you with pre-bend rigs and no rigbox how you manage.
Thanks and regards
Wim Bakker
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Posted: 11 Nov 2006, 21:27
by fernando coelho
Normally I just loosen up the kicking strap and the cunningham. This relieves the strain on the mainsail.
I´ve been doing this for years with no damage to the sails.
Posted: 18 Nov 2006, 23:29
by Gilbert Louis
Hiya - do the same as Fernando after each sailing.
Like yourself I don't have a sailbox and till now I store the sails flat in a dry area. It is important to rince the sails after each race and let them dry fully before storing them. for now I keep them in a sailbag (heavy plastic) but once I receive my new sailbag I'll be keeping them in it (more padded and more ridgid.
I used to hang them from a nail in the wall but can't do it anymore but it's a nice way to keep the sails wrinkle free.
hope this helps...