A spreader patch is a fabric reinforcement at a point on a sail where it is likely to rub with the spreader on a mast.
Spreader patches may be placed on a jib, [1] when it overlaps with the mast, or on the mainsail, [2] where it may interfere when furled, or when the sail is backwinded against the mast. [3] Patches may be made of tape, sticky-backed Dacron, or other material that is compatible with the type of sailcloth being reinforced. [4] When applying such patches, it's important to affix it starting from the inner part of the sail, towards the edge of the sail (leech). [5]
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A spreader patch is a fabric reinforcement at a point on a sail where it is likely to rub with the spreader on a mast.
Spreader patches may be placed on a jib, [1] when it overlaps with the mast, or on the mainsail, [2] where it may interfere when furled, or when the sail is backwinded against the mast. [3] Patches may be made of tape, sticky-backed Dacron, or other material that is compatible with the type of sailcloth being reinforced. [4] When applying such patches, it's important to affix it starting from the inner part of the sail, towards the edge of the sail (leech). [5]
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