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Tom Gauntt
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Initially Posted - 02/02/2009 : 17:06:19

For sale is a Catalina 25 Standard Rig Main sail. I have used this sail exactly one time! It is as near to brand new as one could possibly be. The sail was purchased from The Sailwarehouse last summer for $575 (including the shipping). The sail is built to Catalina's OEM specs and has four standard battens, 3/8 nylon slugs on the luff, a bolt rope foot, and no numbers or markings anywhere. The sail as made by Rolly Tasker Sailmakers. Includes a brand new bag and I'll pay the shipping.

Pictures on request.

Thanks,
Tom

email at: tgauntt@aol.com

Tom Gauntt

Previous owner: "Lil"
C-25 #3108 TR/SK

Currently aboard "Patina" Tartan 30 #454

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 02/02/2009 : 17:33:34

That's a great deal. Too bad it won't fit my 250

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 02/02/2009 : 20:40:41

What year model is your boat and why are you selling it?

Can you send pictures to my email?

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Tom Gauntt
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Response Posted - 02/02/2009 : 21:30:07

Gary,
I was afraid someone was going to ask that question... Okay, here goes. The boat is an '82. I bought it from a fella who was a nice guy, but didn't know a lot about sailboats. When I bought it, all the sails, boom, and running rigging had been removed by the owner previous to him (long story). I bought the boat after several thorough inspections and after looking at the original bill of sale and paperwork with boat and him swearing it was a "standard rig", I bought a brand new standard rig main for the boat. I was planning on installing a roller furling jib in place of the hank on jib, so I bought a used one from Bacon's here in Annapolis.

Well, here's the funny part. A few weeks after buying the main, I finally move the boat from his place on the water to dry storage (it needed some TLC... bottom cleaned, thorough cleaning, keel cable replacement, etc.). My son and I get the boat ready, shove off on a beautiful day, raise the main and ...

WHAT THE?? The main is two feet short of the mast head!! I had just raised a standard main on a TALL RIG!

Well, I could've turned around, sent the sail back to Sail Warehouse and paid the restocking fee and shipping, but I HAD to get the boat from where it had been slipped. So, long story short, I used the main for the day, got the boat to dry storage and took the sail off, put it back in its storage bag, and laughed that I couldn't tell a tall rig from a standard. I knew at the time I could sell the main at a little loss, save myself the aggravation of the return, and somebody would get a pretty good deal in the spring.

There you have it.

Tom

1982 C-25 SK/TALL RIG
Windsong
Stevensville, MD

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Chris Z
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Response Posted - 02/02/2009 : 21:47:48

Tom,

I just sent you an email regarding the sail.

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Response Posted - 02/02/2009 : 22:45:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Tom Gauntt
 Gary,
I was afraid someone was going to ask that question... Okay, here goes. The boat is an '82. I bought it from a fella who was a nice guy, but didn't know a lot about sailboats. When I bought it, all the sails, boom, and running rigging had been removed by the owner previous to him (long story). I bought the boat after several thorough inspections and after looking at the original bill of sale and paperwork with boat and him swearing it was a "standard rig", I bought a brand new standard rig main for the boat. I was planning on installing a roller furling jib in place of the hank on jib, so I bought a used one from Bacon's here in Annapolis.

Well, here's the funny part. A few weeks after buying the main, I finally move the boat from his place on the water to dry storage (it needed some TLC... bottom cleaned, thorough cleaning, keel cable replacement, etc.). My son and I get the boat ready, shove off on a beautiful day, raise the main and ...

WHAT THE?? The main is two feet short of the mast head!! I had just raised a standard main on a TALL RIG!

Well, I could've turned around, sent the sail back to Sail Warehouse and paid the restocking fee and shipping, but I HAD to get the boat from where it had been slipped. So, long story short, I used the main for the day, got the boat to dry storage and took the sail off, put it back in its storage bag, and laughed that I couldn't tell a tall rig from a standard. I knew at the time I could sell the main at a little loss, save myself the aggravation of the return, and somebody would get a pretty good deal in the spring.

There you have it.

Tom

1982 C-25 SK/TALL RIG
Windsong
Stevensville, MD

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As I mentioned I am interested but would like to see some pictures. If you could send them to the email under my signon I would appreciate it. My boat ia an '89 SR with the original main.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 11:30:04

GaryB, $425 is a great price for a new main used only once. I have Rolly's as cruising sails for our C-22 and like them.

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 12:02:36

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dmpilc
 GaryB, $425 is a great price for a new main used only once. I have Rolly's as cruising sails for our C-22 and like them.
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Anything would be better than my old main although it does still pull hard. It's just a little baggy at the foot.

Waiting for pictures.

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Crunkinator
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 12:35:49

I know how that is. Mine is old, big, white and has a sagging, loose bottom but still stays full of wind and... uh never mind. That's me, not my sail.

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Tom Gauntt
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 12:44:32

Folks,

Thanks for all the interest. Sail is sold.

Tom

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HeelinPatrick
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 12:57:17

Here's a 'bargin' main sail on ebay, $35 buy-it-now price, no affiliation to the listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mainsail-for-a-Catalina-25-sailboat-used-Main-Sail-NR_W0QQitemZ200306089267QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Response Posted - 02/09/2009 : 21:54:22

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by HeelinPatrick
 Here's a 'bargin' main sail on ebay, $35 buy-it-now price, no affiliation to the listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mainsail-for-a-Catalina-25-sailboat-used-Main-Sail-NR_W0QQitemZ200306089267QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I saw your post and bought the sail to cutup and make patches, sailbags or etc. I got it today and was very surprised. Stained in many places and a few mildew spots as advertised but no holes, no patches or repairs and very crisp. The stains don't bother me and it's in better condition than the main on my boat. Looks like I got a decent main for $35 + $13.95 shipping.
thx bunches!!!!!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/11/2009 : 11:23:16

Well done, Crunkinator!

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HeelinPatrick
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Response Posted - 02/12/2009 : 13:43:13

Wow, no kidding! I saw the C25 logo on it, and thought maybe it was a home made sail. Cool, glad you found a great deal!

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/15/2012 : 19:59:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Tom Gauntt
 Folks,

Thanks for all the interest. Sail is sold.

Tom
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The sail sold several years ago.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/16/2012 : 08:03:25

Thanks for the update?

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 07/16/2012 : 08:12:09

The recent post where someone wanted to buy it was deleted.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/16/2012 : 13:25:02

Yeah, I got snookered by a spammer who looked legit in a quick read so I did a bit of research in the thread and told him the sail had been sold. Then I re-read his post, realized my mistake and then posted it in the complaints thread. Paul's killed his account off and deleted his post so mine just looks silly.

Nothing to see here, move along...

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 07/16/2012 : 15:27:53

....full battens?
Mine has a rope foot, but would like to keep full battens.

:O)

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/16/2012 : 17:59:04

LOL....well, don't you look silly then.....

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