Robie Hobie wrote:
Thanks Dookie.
The sails are pretty badly worn and well used as they are the original '85 sails to the cat. Just trying to clean them up a little for this year and set about obtaining newer ones on next years budget. Just poor storage in the trailer tube that lets in organic material to decay.
Again, thank you for your thoughts to this matter. If you look closely, you can see the staining on the main in front of the sail numbers and behind on the same panel.
I am currently redoing a 73 H14 that had the sails occupied by mice so I chose the bleach method. Mixed bleach water and a bit of Dawn detergent in a sprayer, sprayed them down and let it sit for about 20 minutes to kill all the nasties and then hosed it off. I then hung it from my deck to a tie off point and washed it down real good with fresh water for about 15 minutes or so. Came out pretty good considering how nasty it was. Doesn't seem to have hurt the sail either (it is a newer 6 batten and is still crisp). Your 16 brings back memories, my last 16 was an 85 bought new in 87 when Hobie unloaded a bunch of left over 16's to racers. You could list preferences on your order but had to take whatever they sent you. Last of the 16's with solid masts! Killer deal, $2500 delivered...in a bunch of boxes! Was strictly a build it yourself deal. Was pretty close to yours Sail #85604.