JG, 5200 is a stronger adhesive than contact cement, but a.) the extra strength
is of no use because the contact cement patch lasts as you wish to use the
sail, and b.) 5200 leaves a serious hard spot in your sail.

Don't worry about it. sail repair tape/cloth works fine and works for years.

I don't know. I'm trying to find the article.

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"JAXAshby" wrote in message
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That was it... 5200. Obviously not something you can do quickly, but I
heard
it was better than tape for the long term.

how long is long term? I have seen sail repair tape/cloth hold for more
than 5
years. I have used it myself on my own sails for that long without
problem
(the sails plain worn out without the repair tape/cloth giving up).

5200 does work, however, for repairing inflatable dinghies. make certain
you
let it set long enough before inflating.