Re: Sail Storage in boat

Gemini56 (gemini56@mail.tqci.net)
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 21:29:05 -0400


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Carl,

I keep my sails in the boat outside on the trailer all summer and it's
notoriously hot and humid here in Southern Maryland. No sign of any
mildew, rot, staining, etc. My experience would indicate that a couple of
weeks between sailings wouldn't affect them a bit.
Regards,
Tom Tubbs
P-15 2299
"Cuteboat"

carl huber wrote:

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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> I have my P15 in a slip part of the year. Would like to just keep the
> sails in the cabin rather than taking them home each time. I live in
> eastern NC where it is hot and humid for several months a year. Am
> afraid the sails may get mildew or other problems if they stay in the
> cabin for up to two weeks between sailings.
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> Does anyone have experience keeping their sails in the cabin?
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> Thanks,
> Carl Huber, Greenville, NC, P15 #1313, "Stressless"