Sailkote coverage

[reastmure]

I am considering using sailkote on my new sails when they arrive. I can't find any info on how far a 16oz can of this stuff will go. Would 1 can do this for me or do I need a few? Should I coat both sides of each sail? I saw a comment on these forums warning not to use on the slides of the hatch. Thanks for that as I would probably have tried tried it there too!

[Hamin' X]

I think that you are confusing Sailkote Plus with what we are discussing, which is sailkote McLube. The plus is applied to the entire sail via commercial application, while the McLube is only applied to the slugs/bolt rope by the user. http://www.sailkote.com/sailkote/benefits.html

~Rich

[mastreb]

There's no simple way to gauge your usage, but you don't need to. Buy two cans. When one runs out, use the 2nd to finish the job and go buy another.

[reastmure]

There's no simple way to gauge your usage, but you don't need to. Buy two cans. When one runs out, use the 2nd to finish the job and go buy another.

That works great if you live near a marine store. I have to order it through the mail. I'll probably buy two.

[reastmure]

I think that you are confusing Sailkote Plus with what we are discussing, which is sailkote McLube. The plus is applied to the entire sail via commercial application, while the McLube is only applied to the slugs/bolt rope by the user. http://www.sailkote.com/sailkote/benefits.html

~Rich

The manufacturer's site seems to indicate that both Sailkote and Sailkote Plus can be used on sails, the latter suggesting a professional application. They both appear to be made by Maclube. Has anyone used the straight sailkote in the can to spray on sails? No professionals(to apply the Plus) exist where I live. I'm thinking maybe even just using it on the head sail to assist in furling.

[raycarlson]

6 cans should do it

[Newell]

The manufacturer's site seems to indicate that both Sailkote and Sailkote Plus can be used on sails, the latter suggesting a professional application. They both appear to be made by Maclube. Has anyone used the straight sailkote in the can to spray on sails? No professionals(to apply the Plus) exist where I live. I'm thinking maybe even just using it on the head sail to assist in furling.

I just bought my first can of McLube yesterday (6oz)(sailing17 years) my new mainsail slugs seem to be binding up in the track, probably since the mast is a real piece of work, having hit a bridge or something previously.

There is a company that re-conditions sails and I thought they were called Sailkote or Sailcoat. I think they apply something to the sailcloth but have never heard of anyone else doing this. Spraying it on your furling sail doesn't make much sense to me. Don't get that stuff on the deck, you may find it dangerously slick.

[Catigale]

6 cans should do it

I can dispose of any extra for 20 USd per can, shipping extra....

[Steve K]

There is a company that re-conditions sails and I thought they were called Sailkote or Sailcoat. I think they apply something to the sailcloth but have never heard of anyone else doing this.

"Sailcare"

They are great

They actually re-resin the sails, after cleaning. (sail cloth is infused with a type of resin when it's manufactured)
Old sails don't come back all crisp like new sails, but they are much improved and hold a better shape.
AND........
They will be so beautifully white, people will comment on how nice they look flying.
I've had four....... maybe even six sails done by them over the years.

If you don't have the budget for new sails and your old sails are not totally blown out, but could use a little help and a good cleaning, "Sailcare" is the way to go.

I always note "cleaning only" when I send them in, as I can do my own repairs. They will often suggest repairs, which will add to the cost considerably.

They have, several times done some minor re-stitching in corners, or replaced a head sail snap or main slug @ no extra charge for me anyway.

I'm always very pleased with the results, but understand.... an old sail is an old sail and cleaning and re-resining will improve the sail in most cases, but does not make it new again.

I'm pretty sure the web address is just "sailcare.com"


SailKote Yes, you can use it on your sails and I know guys who spray their hulls with it too. I've never done my sails or hull and would say that these measures are, pretty much, useless to all but all out race boats. I don't think the average cruiser would notice a difference.
I use it on all kinds of moving parts on the boat and the mast track. It is expensive, but it doesn't attract dirt nor does it stain, or leave a film you can see. Don't get it anywhere you'll be stepping/walking.... VERY SLICK

I live in an area that is very dry..... and dusty at times.......... dry to the point that window blinds lock up and door keys won't go into the keyhole. Sailkote has solved my problems around the house in this respect. I can spray in on the vertical blinds track without worrying about getting it on the fabric.... or the couch..... or the walls. I can spray my door locks and padlocks and they work great again, but don't get impacted with dirt in two weeks (with WD40 locks are full of dirt in no time)

Sailkote (McLube)is great

I would suggest if you plan on coating sails, hulls etc. just buy the gallon can and a spray gun. (you'll probably save the price of the spray gun by buying the Sailcoat by the gallon and treating sails with it should be done each season. (hulls more often)

Best Breezes,
Steve K.
Mac 26D "Three Sheets"

[reastmure]

Thanks for the honest opinions on this. I don't think I will bother spraying sails. Ive got new ones on order so will be good for awhile. I think I will get a small can for lubing various parts though. Might get the hullkote too. I was talking with a friend yesterday and he mentioned laying sails out on lawns after cleaning and somehow there is a reaction with the green of the lawn which causes the sails to get whiter. Anyone heard of this?

[dlandersson]

I've got Sailkote for lubing and I just got Hullkote (thought I'd give it a try) for waxing. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the honest opinions on this. I don't think I will bother spraying sails. Ive got new ones on order so will be good for awhile. I think I will get a small can for lubing various parts though. Might get the hullkote too. I was talking with a friend yesterday and he mentioned laying sails out on lawns after cleaning and somehow there is a reaction with the green of the lawn which causes the sails to get whiter. Anyone heard of this?

[Steve K]

I've got Sailkote for lubing and I just got Hullkote (thought I'd give it a try) for waxing. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the honest opinions on this. I don't think I will bother spraying sails. Ive got new ones on order so will be good for awhile. I think I will get a small can for lubing various parts though. Might get the hullkote too. I was talking with a friend yesterday and he mentioned laying sails out on lawns after cleaning and somehow there is a reaction with the green of the lawn which causes the sails to get whiter. Anyone heard of this?

I've always used this, (link below) on clean, bare gel coat hulls. Very simple to use (wipe on wipe off like car wax). I'm a fan of the Aurora products, particularly the "Boat Scrub" and the "Sure Step". Your deck nonskid areas need to be in pretty good shape to use the Sure Step, but it works great.

http://auroramarine.com/aurora/catalog/vs721/index.php

This is not to say "Hullkote" isn't a good product (The Sailkote products I've used are great). I've just never tried the Hullkote.

Maybe when I re- gelcoat my hull, next year, I'll try it, but I have been sold on the VS721 for years now.

Best Breezes,
Steve K.
Mac 26D "Three Sheets" (and a breeze makes life complete)

[Catigale]

Green lawn cleaning sails? Doesn't sound too plausible, frankly. I can't think of a chemical pathway that woud explain, unless you bleach your lawn.....

[seahouse]

Cat...

Green lawn cleaning sails? Doesn't sound too plausible, frankly. I can't think of a chemical pathway that woud explain, unless you bleach your lawn.....

Well... there is (at least) one day of the year where such a chemical pathway is perfectly plausible..... sounds logical to the scientist in me...

- Brian

Bazinga! (I think )

ps. You didn't quit yer day job, did ya?

[reastmure]

The guy seemed serious. He had done it when he owned sailboats back East. I would just go out and try it but my lawn is still white for about a foot down Maybe someone out there who has a lawn near by should try it and report back.