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KiteKraemer
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Initially Posted - 03/31/2008 : 16:01:04

My sail cover is in good shape. Nothing wrong, just the color. A new one is $379 at CD ; but why buy new? I'm looking for a dark-green or forest-green color. I'll pay shipping for both.

Mine: http://www.eclipsefilms.com/unicorn.jpg

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http://www.eclipsefilms.com/unicorn.jpg

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 16:14:16

Anyone ever make one? I'm looking for the same thing but can't bring myself to replace a functional gray cover at that price. Although it's not in the best of conditions, it's still functional. I just wonder if Sunbrella can be sewn with your basic garage sale sewing machine.

I want it to match my new Forest Green headsail cover.

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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 17:32:39

There is a sail-cover maker here in PDX, but I would venture to say having them make one is gonna be slightly more expensive than one "ready to go" from CD.

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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 18:58:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">After we got it done I was thinking $316 was a pretty good price<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Yea, but you'll appreciate the value of the one you made much more!

If you have a local Marine Flea Market, keep your eyes peeled for Sunbrella, I purchased an 'end of roll', got a really good deal. Still have some left and am looking at making a cover for our new solar panel (on off switch

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Paul

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 19:45:13

After putting it off for the last couple of years, I think I'm going to finally pull the trigger on a new sail cover. The Sail Warehouse has one for $195.00 that is constructed the way I prefer, twist fasteners on the boom and mast.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 20:15:29

I just came from the fabric store. They didn't have the Sunbrella to match my headsail but, it's available special order, I guess. The prices were a lot more than I expected. They ranged from $29/yard to $59/yard for the samples they had. At those prices, plus the cost of a sewing machine, I might as well buy one and save myself the pain of sewing lessons.

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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 22:54:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by 1981capri After we got it done I was thinking $316 was a pretty good price.
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I think I might give them a go! Thanks for the info. I'll take my old one down for them to copy I think...If no-ones open for a swap...

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Response Posted - 03/31/2008 : 23:02:17

I assume tht PDX is Oregonian for Portland?

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Response Posted - 04/01/2008 : 07:51:03

I would guess that would be FAA for Portland.
Frank in ICT

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 04/19/2008 : 13:56:58

bump....

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glivs
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Response Posted - 04/29/2008 : 20:06:14

Dan and Beth,
Sounds like you put a lot of care into your sewing projects - undoubtedly will pay back in the long run. What did you use for a pattern for your sail cover? Any pics? Any other sewing projects in the works?
I just purchased a 40+ year old, but very well made, Singer that I hope to keep me busy next winter - my wish-list of projects is growing although I need to start out with something relatively simple.

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Response Posted - 05/01/2008 : 12:36:35

I have a green sail cover for a Capri 25. I want a blue one. Is this still available and what color blue is it? I'm getting a roller furling jib and will want to match the color. My sail cover is in good shape forest green

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Response Posted - 05/02/2008 : 14:21:13

[url="http://www.sailrite.com/"]Sailrite[/url] has everything you need to build your own sail cover in any color you want for about $114.00 - $150.00.

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Response Posted - 05/02/2008 : 15:33:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by leebitts
 I have a green sail cover for a Capri 25. I want a blue one. Is this still available and what color blue is it? I'm getting a roller furling jib and will want to match the color. My sail cover is in good shape forest green
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Yeah I still have it. I would love to do a trade. I'll take a couple more pics of it this weekend and post em. Here it is again:

http://www.eclipsefilms.com/unicorn.jpg

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leebitts
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 08:28:38

I will take some pics of mine tonight

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 15:36:28

Call me 503.888.4336 -jeff

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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 : 16:15:46

John: I got CD's custom-color cover to match my bimini--twist locks all the way around and very nicely built.

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 05/10/2008 : 12:36:52

leebits, give me a ring 503-888-4336 jeff

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leebitts
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Response Posted - 05/13/2008 : 21:03:29

I got called away on business, just returned I can call you tomorrow.

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leebitts
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Response Posted - 05/14/2008 : 08:35:07

Here is a link that contains images of my green sail cover. I've placed a tape measure at various points so you can get a handle on size. You may need to right click on the image and save as a .jpg on your desktop so that you can zoom in more to see the dimensions.

http://www.cperryandcompany.com/capri25/

I am getting a new main and likely will get a cover with it if yours does not look clean enough. Did you send or upload pictures?

thanks

Charlie

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 05/15/2008 : 14:12:55

the only one I have is here: http://www.eclipsefilms.com/unicorn.jpg

It's in decent shape. I'll be there this weekend and take some pics and measueremnets really..

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Response Posted - 05/15/2008 : 17:52:07

The pic looks great, if you could get some measurements to me so I can compare, our boats are a bit different.

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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 11:09:35

Lee, I'm not sure I'm in love with that color of green. I've been thinking about it and if I'm gonna make a trade, I'd like it to be something I really like and something that I can live with. I was looking for a dark or forest green. :( Sorry.

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