You can make a sail out of plastic tarp material. The blue stuff you see
everywhere. You can sew it. Should last a season. Will deteriorate if
left in the sun very long. Years back, there was an article about a guy who
sailed from NE to Fla. with just such 'sails'.


Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

"William R. Watt" wrote in message
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contemplating making a sail for a small home made boat out of some
leftover
Tyvek house wrap. there are instrctuions on the Internet fo rmakign this
type of sail with double-sided carpet tape but can't find any follow up
info on longevity, durability, or performance. any info appreciated. has
anyone tried sewing a Tyvek sail on a sewing machine? is there way way of
removing the advertizing?

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