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Advise request on making markings on boom

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Created by espana23 > 9 months ago, 14 Jan 2021
espana23
21 posts
14 Jan 2021 3:07PM
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Hi all,

I have a Severne boom and the markings for the harness lines (lines and numbers) are worn out. I want to make those markings easier to see. What material do you think would do the job well and would be durable?

Thanks.
-Mike

olskool
QLD, 2459 posts
14 Jan 2021 5:10PM
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Paint pen or Posca pens.

espana23
21 posts
14 Jan 2021 3:23PM
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olskool said..
Paint pen or Posca pens.


Thanks. I'll try to find these. What type of stores would carry these?

WindmanV
VIC, 788 posts
14 Jan 2021 8:52PM
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Mike,

You could try this paint pen: www.gettoolsdirect.com.au/gearwrench-1-pc-white-chisel-point-industrial-grade-paint-marker-86983.html.

Paint pens should also be available from Bursons or Repco (automotive parts stores, if you are not in Australia).

Hope this helps.

olskool
QLD, 2459 posts
14 Jan 2021 7:57PM
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Office works also has paint pens.

GasHazard
QLD, 385 posts
14 Jan 2021 10:05PM
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They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.

WillyWind
579 posts
15 Jan 2021 3:27AM
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espana23 said..
Hi all,

I have a Severne boom and the markings for the harness lines (lines and numbers) are worn out. I want to make those markings easier to see. What material do you think would do the job well and would be durable?

Thanks.
-Mike


Sharpies as long as the grip is not black. I marked my boom and it is holding up pretty well (I should note that I marked the boom yesterday )

mariachi76
132 posts
15 Jan 2021 4:24AM
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GasHazard said..
They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.


I have 8 Severne sails and none of them has dots on the sail to indicate the harness line position...

Imax1
QLD, 4925 posts
15 Jan 2021 7:30AM
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I adjust mine every time I sail . It's slightly different with each sail . It's easy , don't have the lines clamps too tight and Just move the lines towards the hand that's pulling too much . I do this while sailing . From my biggest to smallest sail it's only a couple inches . Markings could never be perfect , it even changes depending on outhaul and wind strength .

mikey100
QLD, 1098 posts
16 Jan 2021 10:58AM
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Nail polish... just don't let the boss catch you.

GasHazard
QLD, 385 posts
17 Jan 2021 12:45PM
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mariachi76 said..

GasHazard said..
They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.



I have 8 Severne sails and none of them has dots on the sail to indicate the harness line position...


That's why I said "Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be". You have to sail them first and adjust the lines on the water. When you derig paint the dots.

curac
WA, 1157 posts
19 Jan 2021 1:26PM
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GasHazard said..

mariachi76 said..


GasHazard said..
They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.




I have 8 Severne sails and none of them has dots on the sail to indicate the harness line position...



That's why I said "Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be". You have to sail them first and adjust the lines on the water. When you derig paint the dots.


Gaz i'm telling you, severne sails don't have dots on them.

peterowensbabs
NSW, 496 posts
20 Jan 2021 11:17PM
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curac said..

GasHazard said..


mariachi76 said..



GasHazard said..
They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.





I have 8 Severne sails and none of them has dots on the sail to indicate the harness line position...




That's why I said "Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be". You have to sail them first and adjust the lines on the water. When you derig paint the dots.



Gaz i'm telling you, severne sails don't have dots on them.


Eh....think somethings lost in translation...he is saying you need to put the dots on....i.e paint them on.

Manuel7
1318 posts
20 Jan 2021 9:57PM
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Tape measure?

curac
WA, 1157 posts
21 Jan 2021 6:50AM
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peterowensbabs said..

curac said..


GasHazard said..



mariachi76 said..




GasHazard said..
They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.






I have 8 Severne sails and none of them has dots on the sail to indicate the harness line position...





That's why I said "Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be". You have to sail them first and adjust the lines on the water. When you derig paint the dots.




Gaz i'm telling you, severne sails don't have dots on them.



Eh....think somethings lost in translation...he is saying you need to put the dots on....i.e paint them on.


Nah it doesn't have them.

GasHazard
QLD, 385 posts
21 Jan 2021 12:23PM
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curac said..

peterowensbabs said..


curac said..



GasHazard said..




mariachi76 said..





GasHazard said..
They are only there for positioning of harness lines.
Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be.







I have 8 Severne sails and none of them has dots on the sail to indicate the harness line position...






That's why I said "Paint dots on your sails where the centres of the harness lines should be". You have to sail them first and adjust the lines on the water. When you derig paint the dots.





Gaz i'm telling you, severne sails don't have dots on them.




Eh....think somethings lost in translation...he is saying you need to put the dots on....i.e paint them on.



Nah it doesn't have them.


You must have got the wrong ones.



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