Since our fleet has had many skippers new to sailing, used boats and older sails have been the predominate type used in the fleet. Most of these skippers like to display their own numbers and fleet designators. The removal of the old sail numbers/letters has become a major project for these skippers. The sail numbers are made from adhesive-backed polyester cloth. We are now learning that some of the newer sails 1996 and after, you can remove the letters first and then clean off the minor glue residue. The only way you will know is to try and remove the numbers first and see how easily they come off. Some of the older sails the numbers and adhesive are hard to remove. These are usuually the pre 1994 sails or older though we have now seen some 96-99 sails that require the extensive method using solvent to remove the letters/numbers. The peeling of the numbers off the older sails will leave a sticky residue of adhesive on the sail. This residue should be removed since it will pick up any dirt and other substances and leave the sail looking worn and dirty. |
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You should work on the removal of the numbers/letters in a well-ventilated area. Choose an area that is a flat clean surface. Use a plastic sheet at least 3' x 3' making sure the surface will not scratch the sail. |
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Trash can/plastic trash bag � The trash will be sticky. |
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Working area - plastic sheet at least 3'x 3' or plain unmarked cardboard. |
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Solvent � MEK, lacquer thinner, mineral turpentine, 3M "Adhesive Cleaner, solvents containing Toluene or containing Xylene. Acetone can be used but is not recommended on Dacron. The solvent will not adversely affect the sailcloth as long as you do not scrape too long or too hard. |
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Paper towels/wiping cloths � You will need allot. |
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Scrappers � Use plastic or wood. The scraper should be free of sharp edges. |
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C Scow scantling rule for sail numbers/fleet designators.
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Below is a quick review of the ILYA scantling rule for the sail numbers/letters, you should consult the actual ILYA rule if there is any questions.
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The basic requirements for C Scow numbers/letters are that they must be on both sides of the mainsail. A letter, representing the Member Club (ILYA or the NCSSA will know your club fleet letter(s)) and the correct assigned racing number. Your sail number is usually assigned by your fleet or club. Most fleets allow you to pick a number if it is not taken.
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Numbers are limited to three digits. Letters and numbers must be either all blue, red, green, or black of the Helvetica Bold type, style attached directly to the sail by sewing and/or adhesive. All sails shall have letters and numbers of the same color with a minimum stroke width of 2.5" and a maximum stroke width of 3.5. Letters can be back to back where letters and numbers show identically the same on both sides of the sail. Letters and numbers when not back to back are to be higher on the starboard side of the sail.
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Letters are to be placed between the top and first lower battens and numbers between the first lower and second lower battens, with approximately even space vertically between them and according to the following specifications:
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