from: http://www.baconsails.com/pokefaq.html


Sails of Mylar: Most racing headsails and some mains are now built of the plastic film known as Mylar. Early mylar sails have a very
limited life (1 season). Today’s Mylar sails are more durable. Examine mylar sails for extreme stress lines. You will usually find
delamination started along the stress lines. Now check the stress area near head and clew. If the stitch holes are elongated, the
sail is over-stressed. Next look for delamination. A few (2-3) small flakes can be patched. Sails showing these faults have no
resale value.


"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ...
How the hell does a cruising sailor store a Mylar sail
on the boom without causing damage?

Not true. Hell, I know people who flake Kevlar mains on the boom.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
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