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03-03-2003, 08:36
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Macatawa Michigan
Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch
Posts: 1,415
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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
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10-03-2003, 01:40
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 6
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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
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16-03-2003, 21:45
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 51,627
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Used Sails
Try Bacon Asoociates in Annapolis, MD.
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19-03-2003, 07:53
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Macatawa Michigan
Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch
Posts: 1,415
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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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13-04-2003, 20:16
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 51,627
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Used Sails
Try also 'Atlantic Sail Traders' in Sarasota, FL.
(url) www.usedsails.com(/url)
Regards,
Gord
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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14-04-2003, 00:13
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 6
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Used Sails
Thanks, Gord, I'll try Atlantic. Regards.....
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11-08-2014, 12:43
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Alameda, CA
Boat: C&C Newport 41
Posts: 586
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Re: Used sails
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11-08-2014, 15:47
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea
Boat: a sailing boat
Posts: 21,143
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Re: Used sails
Ask sailmakers in your area they may have some s/h too.
b.
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11-08-2014, 17:15
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Boat: Retired Delivery Capt
Posts: 3,730
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Re: Used sails
Google second wind sails down of Ft Lauderdale.
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11-08-2014, 19:48
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Boat: 1976 Sabre 28-2
Posts: 7,505
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Re: Used sails
Have bought 4 sails off eBay. Paid around $300 for each one. Got a 150 Genoa, Radial Spinnaker, and two working jibs that were in excellent condition. The 150% Genoa and Spinnaker looked to be almost unused. Sails were from a variety of different boats but the measurements fit my boat. Have also snuffer socks from consignment stores that have worked great.
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'Ae'a, Pearson 35
'Ms American Pie', Sabre 28 Mark II
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11-08-2014, 20:48
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Boat: Tartan 37 #6
Posts: 518
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Re: Used sails
He maybe doesn't even have the boat anymore as the post is 11 years old !!
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