Just finished replacing the LE screen on my 1.5. That was a tough job. I decided to do it right and deconstructed the old screen took pictures and tried to follow the same sequence and build technique that REV uses. Took about 8 grueling hours but finally was success today. I think now I could do it in about 1 to 2 hours. There must 4500 stitches to remove.
I am surprised no one has come up with a screen replacement service. I figure it would take a REV life up by double or triple. I am noticing that failure occurs after about 2 or 3 years. Probable if someone did it they should also replace the dacron connector between LE pocket and sail. I think it would be about 1 hour job after someone has done it a few times. Materials are about $10 so a 60 or 70 dollar repair if done well might sell. Too bad I am retired and by principle will not work.
Anyway there will be some nice light winds here so I think I will go out and fly my reinvigorated REV.
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Just finished replacing the LE screen on my 1.5. That was a tough job. I decided to do it right and deconstructed the old screen took pictures and tried to follow the same sequence and build technique that REV uses. Took about 8 grueling hours but finally was success today. I think now I could do it in about 1 to 2 hours. There must 4500 stitches to remove.
I am surprised no one has come up with a screen replacement service. I figure it would take a REV life up by double or triple. I am noticing that failure occurs after about 2 or 3 years. Probable if someone did it they should also replace the dacron connector between LE pocket and sail. I think it would be about 1 hour job after someone has done it a few times. Materials are about $10 so a 60 or 70 dollar repair if done well might sell. Too bad I am retired and by principle will not work.
Anyway there will be some nice light winds here so I think I will go out and fly my reinvigorated REV.
John
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