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Old 12-08-2017, 10:34   #16
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Re: Keep or Sell Spare Mainsail?

Put them on e-bay or one of the many used sail sites. Call used sail dealers to get a value guestimate. In the internet age you residence is not important.
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Old 12-08-2017, 10:38   #17
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Re: Keep or Sell Spare Mainsail?

The sail in question is 45 years old, the other one doesn't even fit his boat. Unless it's been in the bag all those years the fabric is dead, done, toast. That's the fabric, usually the stitching goes first. Take a sharp object, like a pen, push it against the sail cloth at the head near the leach. If you hear popping sounds of treads, walk it straight to the can.
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Old 12-08-2017, 13:01   #18
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Re: Keep or Sell Spare Mainsail?

It's sailing its way to the garbage dump now, folks. Thanks.
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Old 12-08-2017, 13:59   #19
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Re: Keep or Sell Spare Mainsail?

i find the week after i donate or sell something i been carrying around for 4 or 5 yrs that that specific item is required .... is never needed until i no longer have it. ha ha ha ha ha
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Old 13-08-2017, 05:18   #20
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Re: Keep or Sell Spare Mainsail?

Whatever you decide,don't throw it away ,that is bad
karma.Give it to someone.Many,many uses.OH ,did I
say MANY uses.
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