[quote=texastuma][quote=rch701]I am looking to tool around with mounting a used spinnaker on my Nacra 5.0 and my buddies 5.2. I found a used H16 spin for $50 that needs repair. Am I being totally foolish thinking this sail has any shape left and should spend the $ on a less used spin for $275? Or are all used spins trash? Keep in mind I am entry level into racing.[/quote]
One way you can check shape, get a way to pull all three corners taught. You can check shape. Once you are done, lay the chute on the ground at once so that it will lay flat with air underneath it. See how long it takes for the air to escape. This will tell you how good the cloth is. The faster the air releases, the more "porous" it is. For $50, it may be a good starter. You will get tears in it. But, there is a diminishing return. When you go to make repairs, there will be "hard spots" in the chute because of the new material not have been stretched as the old. No matter what a sailmaker says, it will look like crap. Just accept it.[/quote]
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