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used sails: the good, the bad, and the ugly (?)

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michael.j.wenger
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Initially Posted - 05/08/2014 : 10:53:04

All -- this past weekend, the 30-year-old jib on my C-25 SK/TR finally gave up. It had been enduring much as I've been trying to improve my skills. So I need a replacement, and was wondering if members could share experiences buying used sails: who's good and who's not. Also, is there a good use for this tattered old sail? Many thanks in advance, -Michael

Michael Wenger
Norman OK (Lake Thunderbird)
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ftworthsailor
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Response Posted - 05/08/2014 : 10:57:01

I have had great luck buying good used sails and sending them to SailCare ( www.sailcare.com ) for refurbishing. You need to get a good price on the used sail and then count on $150-$200 to have it refurbished and repaired at Sailcare. It will look like a new sail when you get it back.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 05/08/2014 : 15:59:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ftworthsailor
 I have had great luck buying good used sails and sending them to SailCare ( www.sailcare.com ) for refurbishing. You need to get a good price on the used sail and then count on $150-$200 to have it refurbished and repaired at Sailcare. It will look like a new sail when you get it back.
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How's that sail I sold you working out?

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ftworthsailor
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Response Posted - 05/08/2014 : 19:53:31

working like a champ! It looks like a brand new sail.....

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 05/09/2014 : 07:13:27

Two friends have used SailCare and both sails came back ruined and worthless. They claim they will not service a sail that is too far gone but they failed to use that discretion for my friends.

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DavidBuoy
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Response Posted - 05/09/2014 : 07:42:37

Does anyone know the best place in Annapolis to have a sail serviced? We've got a lot of places in town and I'm sure some are better than others. Also, I would always be happy to help someone with services here in Annapolis. Whether that is shipping stuff here for service or checking the local shops for parts, let me know.

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islander
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Response Posted - 05/09/2014 : 08:48:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Two friends have used SailCare and both sails came back ruined and worthless<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
My mainsail came back clean,White and crisp from SailCare but my Genoa was another story. I'm guessing that something in their procsses of drying the sail in dryers affects the glue on the UV strip. Maybe the heat from the dryers? Anyway this puckering was the result.

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shnool
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Response Posted - 05/09/2014 : 10:45:08

I've debated sending my antique 130 Genoa to them, for a new leech line (as that's really all that's wrong with it), and a refresh... It's my practice sail, but with no leech line, it flops like mad. I use a good laminate 135 for when I want to get serious, but when I want a sail I can stuff quickly, that antique comes out.

That puckering gives me pause.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 05/09/2014 : 13:14:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ftworthsailor
 working like a champ! It looks like a brand new sail.....
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Was that one of the sails you sent to Sail Care?

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oldragbaggers
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Response Posted - 05/09/2014 : 19:41:00

We have sent sails to SailCare before and they did an awesome job. Was getting ready to send them the sails from our C-25 but that photo scares me a little.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/10/2014 : 09:40:57

I have sent sails to Sail Care (C-22 and C-25) with very favorable results, C-25 main twice and jib once, but I have read several posts that their process is not friendly to UV covers on furling sails. I would NOT send a furling sail to them unless you wanted them to replace the UV cover as part of the refurbishing job.
On my C-22 main, years ago, they called me and said it was too far gone to refurbish (as I suspected), so I told them to trash it and bought a new main.
Good sources of affordable sails:
Island Planet sails (Dave Benjamin)
The Sail Warehouse
National Sail Supply

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kevin
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Response Posted - 05/29/2014 : 17:49:00

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DavidBuoy
 Does anyone know the best place in Annapolis to have a sail serviced? We've got a lot of places in town and I'm sure some are better than others. Also, I would always be happy to help someone with services here in Annapolis. Whether that is shipping stuff here for service or checking the local shops for parts, let me know.
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kevin
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Response Posted - 05/29/2014 : 17:50:44

Iam not sure of their address , but Bacons.com in annapolis is the place for sails, I have dealt with them for 20 yrs

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 05/29/2014 : 18:31:47

What size are you looking for? I know you have a tall rig but if you interested I've got a 110% standard rig jib I've thought about selling.

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michael.j.wenger
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Response Posted - 05/29/2014 : 19:10:13

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GaryB
 What size are you looking for? I know you have a tall rig but if you interested I've got a 110% standard rig jib I've thought about selling.
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Thanks, Gary -- my old jib was a 150 Genoa, sized for a tall rig, and I'd like to go to a 135. For the variability in the winds that we have up here, I think I need to size this one appropriately. Thanks for the inquiry, though.

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