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Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged under which condition?

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Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged under which condition?

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• Behavior of synthetic sail materials (Dacron) when exposed to moisture and lack of ventilation • Effects of UV (sunlight) on synthetic fibers vs. traditional cotton canvas • Proper sail stowage practices for cruising and racing vessels

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• Think about which condition creates the best environment for mildew, rot, or hidden damage in any sail material. • Ask yourself: which of these choices would a careful skipper be MOST warned about in basic seamanship and boat care books? • Consider how often sailors actually do each of these things in normal practice—would good sailors routinely do something that seriously harms Dacron?

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• Compare how water + lack of drying vs. sunlight exposure affects synthetic fibers over time. • Recall standard advice: "Never put sails away when they are _____"—what word fills that blank? • Verify which practice is routinely accepted (and even recommended) with Dacron sails, versus which is always cautioned against in seamanship guides.

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Question 1 of 20

Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged under which condition?

If washed with soap

When folded frequently

If left in the sunlight

When stowed wet

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Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged under which condition?

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Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged under which condition?

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