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| Author: | Skipshot [ Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How to ship a Pentex sail |
I have a Whirlwind Pentex mainsail I want to ship and I need advice. 1. How do I fold the sail? Will flaking/rolling work? 2. How are battens shipped? I was planning to ship via UPS, but if there is a better option, then let me know. Thanks. |
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| Author: | John Lunn [ Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to ship a Pentex sail |
Years ago, when Chip shipped my custom main and jib, the battens were shipped separately, in a cardboard tube. I remember that the jib was flaked, and it took a while to get the creases out. I cannot recall if the main was rolled or flaked, I think rolled.... For Pentex, rolling is always better, as creases can 'set up' and then there is a weak point. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to ship a Pentex sail |
Update: I loosely flaked and folded the main and shipped it in a box without any problems. The battens were a different story. FedEx wanted $311 to ship from California to Michigan, so I asked the airline (Delta), and the battens were less than the maximum length and the charge was for an extra bag - $30. When I told my 12-year-old about my plan, he busted me for shipping the sails instead and saving about $80 by taking them on the plane, too. |
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| Author: | John Lunn [ Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to ship a Pentex sail |
ha ha ha, our kids are soooooo smart! |
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