Old Sails or Sailcloth?

[megal]

Hi All! I'm new to the forum (though I've been a voyeur for years), and I'm wondering if anyone can help me out. I've got a couple projects on the go (for the house, not the boat. I haven't gotten it yet). Since I love sailing and sailboats, I wanted to incorporate that in. Does anyone know where I might be able to scrounge for old or scrap sails and sailcloth in Vancouver, BC?

Much appreciated

[van demon]

it might help if you let people know where you are

[megal]

Haha good point!! I'm in Vancouver, BC

[Stumble]

Check with the local sail lofts and yacht clubs. There are usually a lot of old junk sails that can be scrounged for free.

[JPA Cate]

There might be a larger selection down Seattle way...


Ann

[Adelie]

Originally Posted by van demon

it might help if you let people know where you are

Last sentence of original post.

[Amapola]

Sail-Rite sells scraps cheap. I bought a box for about $25 and made lots of stuff.

[van demon]

Originally Posted by Adelie

Last sentence of original post.

post was edited after i asked smart arse

[Kestrahl]

Originally Posted by megal

Hi All! I'm new to the forum (though I've been a voyeur for years), and I'm wondering if anyone can help me out. I've got a couple projects on the go (for the house, not the boat. I haven't gotten it yet). Since I love sailing and sailboats, I wanted to incorporate that in. Does anyone know where I might be able to scrounge for old or scrap sails and sailcloth in Vancouver, BC?

Much appreciated

If you are thinking of something outside in the sun then think again as new sailcloth will only last 1 - 2 years.

[mr-canada]

I have an old sail in Squamish, a yankee 100% jib. Dacron. Showed it to a sailmaker and he said it is not worth repairing, I have kept it as a crazy emergency back up of the backup, I already have three other jibs.

Make me an offer that will let me part with it by PM (it's my hooly ***** i blew through three sails backup so it still has some use) and you can come and get it. Its a 27 foot boat so I think it's 35 ft at the top by 16ft at the bottom but dont quote me on that. I have the same sail brand new on board so I could part with it and free up some space on the sail rack.

FYI no its not all shredded I can still mount it the clew and luff is fine. just old and well used, if you want the weathered look for your project this would be your sail