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  1. 28th December 2010, 02:23 PM #1
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    Default white polytarp supplies???

    Happy new year to all (coming soon I hope - if this rain ever stops!)
    Does anyone know where i can get supplies of white polytarp suitable for sails in Qld?

    I'm a bit tired of the tacky blue jib and want to make a new jib and gaff rigged main for my mini sharpie.

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  3. 29th December 2010, 08:22 AM #2
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    Hi, while not solid "white", Bunnies do have these cool options that have a modern look...

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f169/s...8/#post1254356


    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f169/s...8/#post1245302
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    http://oztayls-vintagescowmoth.blogspot.com.au/
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    There is no pure white polytarp that I have seen. But Duckflat have an off white - sort of a very light Grey.

    There is also a company in Adelaide that might supply off the roll - ICL - I think the "I" stands for International, but the rest is definitely "Cut Length". They have a range of colours.

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  5. 3rd January 2011, 10:45 AM #4
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    Thanks guys,
    the bunnings clear/fiberglass sheet is a bit heavy for my liking. I can get white poly sails premade or in a kit from the US but wanted to buy local if possible. I'll check out the duck flat boys.
    Thanks again
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    yes, I forgot to mention Dave at Polysails in the USA - they can post it here and it is a nice kit of stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dusty waves View Post
    Thanks guys,
    the bunnings clear/fiberglass sheet is a bit heavy for my liking.
    Yes, especially if you want a sail you can reef, then I can appreciate that this stuff would not be what you're after.
    http://oztayls-shesha.blogspot.com/
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  8. 4th January 2011, 11:27 PM #7
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    Try the yellow pages for tarpaulin makers.
    Some Adelaide tarp makers stock various colours & grades of synthetic materials and will sell raw materials to the public.
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