Used sails

**irwinsailor** · 03-03-2003, 08:36

I have been looking for used sails to keep as spares should I need them one day because my sails are getting old. Has anyone had any experence with used sails? What is the best place to buy sails? Thanks

Roland693 · 10-03-2003, 01:40

Hi Irwinsailor, I purchased a new storm sail on ebay, then I purchased a huge used sail, which could be cut into smaller storm sails, on ebay as well. I've spent the winter sewing stormsails, staysails, and "gale" sails. You can't have too many smaller sails. The larger sail I purchased was 8.5 ounce material as I wanted the strength for storm sails. Hopefully, the sellers on ebay will be honest with condition reports.

Roland

GordMay · 16-03-2003, 21:45

Try Bacon Asoociates in Annapolis, MD.

**irwinsailor** · 19-03-2003, 07:53

I contacted Bacon and they do not have anything that will work for me at this time. I'll look into ebay Thanks.

GordMay · 13-04-2003, 20:16

Try also 'Atlantic Sail Traders' in Sarasota, FL.
(url)www.usedsails.com(/url)
Regards,
Gord

Roland693 · 14-04-2003, 00:13

Thanks, Gord, I'll try Atlantic. Regards.....

03-03-2003, 08:36	#1
irwinsailor Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,407 Images: 106	Used sails I have been looking for used sails to keep as spares should I need them one day because my sails are getting old. Has anyone had any experence with used sails? What is the best place to buy sails? Thanks

10-03-2003, 01:40	#2
Roland693 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 5	Used Sails Hi Irwinsailor, I purchased a new storm sail on ebay, then I purchased a huge used sail, which could be cut into smaller storm sails, on ebay as well. I've spent the winter sewing stormsails, staysails, and "gale" sails. You can't have too many smaller sails. The larger sail I purchased was 8.5 ounce material as I wanted the strength for storm sails. Hopefully, the sellers on ebay will be honest with condition reports. Roland

16-03-2003, 21:45	#3
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,524 Images: 232	Used Sails Try Bacon Asoociates in Annapolis, MD.

13-04-2003, 20:16	#5
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,524 Images: 232	Used Sails Try also 'Atlantic Sail Traders' in Sarasota, FL. (url)www.usedsails.com(/url) Regards, Gord __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

14-04-2003, 00:13	#6
Roland693 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 5	Used Sails Thanks, Gord, I'll try Atlantic. Regards.....

19-03-2003, 07:53	#4
irwinsailor Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,407 Images: 106	I contacted Bacon and they do not have anything that will work for me at this time. I'll look into ebay Thanks.

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