Loose threads on sail binding material

On my 2015 TI the binding that is sewn onto the outside edges of the sail with a zig-zag pattern has an increasing number of loose threads pulling out of the edge of the material. I was going to burn them off with a lighter but was wondering if there is a preferred method for dealing with them or if I should just leave them alone.

Thanks

Chris

That doesn't sound right.. have you shown it to your dealer?

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Tony Stott
2012 Tandem Island "SIC EM" with Hobie spinnaker

This is happening on my 2015 TI sail as well. Very annoying, unsightly, and concerning that we will lose strength over time. Has this been an issue on previous sail models?

All my Hobie sails do this - it seems to be the way the material acts. I burn/seal them with a cigarette lighter. New ones continue to appear but I don't think it's really an issue with sail strength, at least not short term. These are just loose threads from the sail edge.

Mine did this too fairly quickly after I got the TI, looked a bit haggard before I finally snipped them off with scissors a few months ago. Have only had a few more appear since I snipped the rest so doesn't (yet) seem to be a continuous / major problem.

I've had a few, but haven't worried about them yet.

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2015 Hobie Tandem Island Hibiscus
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Same sail making process has been used for decades. I would treat as noted or use a bit is super glue. If you allow the sail to luff hard... it can shake out a few threads. Try to keep the clew from getting beat by holding some tension on the main sheet at all times in those conditions.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)