Are your sails losing their shape? Is your boat losing speed and heeling more? Do you want to keep your sails as long as possible and maintain their performance level? Do you want to avoid having to buy a new set of sails too soon?
Here are a few tips to help you care for your sails over time. Thanks to these guidelines, you’ll be able to keep your sails for a few more years.
A properly maintained trailer can last for decades. On the other hand, no trailer, no launch, no boat.
Indeed, for towable boats, it is most often overlooked when it comes to maintenance. But a few simple steps can make a big difference in terms of safety and durability.
Your sailboat is well prepared, ready for racing or cruising. You’re already looking forward to taking the helm, sails well trimmed, in a medium wind. Once you’ve weighed anchor or left the dock, when it’s time to hoist the sails, you look up at the masthead to come into the wind. Then, kaboom! The feeling immediately sinks in: your trip is going to be more complicated and less fun…
The wind indicator is gone, or bent: yet again, those pesky birds have played a nasty trick on you! How can you avoid this problem in the future? We may have a solution for your boat.
Salt is just about the worst enemy of your boat.
Do you want to keep your hardware for as long as possible, but it’s deteriorating because of salt? The first thing to do is rinse your fittings more regularly. But your equipment still needs a little more attention than that.
Just follow the guide!
Are you a boat owner looking for a quieter, greener solution for your tender? Have you ever considered an electric outboard motor? Our guide will help you care for your electric motor and get the most out of it.
