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WGriswold
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Initially Posted - 04/29/2004 :  14:09:54  Show Profile
Over the years my OE sails on the 1986 C25 have become worn, dirty and in need of some professional attention. I sent them to SailCare, thinking that since I don't race and the boat is only used four months a year that I could get a few more years out of them. The PO had installed the furler so that the sail was rolled up backward preserving the sacrificial leach cover. It is in perfect condition. But SailCare tells me that the sail is weakened and needs repair. I feel a little foolish for not noticing this improper installation but take some comfort from the lofts that I have contacted telling me that it is not uncommon. The SailCare quote is $700 for the Main and 150 Genoa. That led me to contact Catalina yachts, Catalina Direct and Air Force for quotes for new sails. They are all in the same range (within $100 of $1700) with Air Force the lowest. Any comments or advice?

Wait Griswold
C25, South lake Tahoe
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  14:48:50  Show Profile
$700.00 is sure a lot of money to put into 18 year old sails!

I might be inclined to purchase new sails then sell off the old inventory, but thats just me.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  15:38:20  Show Profile
It wouldn't make sense to me to spend $700 repairing old sails. I vote for replacing them. It sounds like the sails are still intact, so, if you don't want to spend that much on sails all at once, I would suggest you replace the jib (or whichever sail is in the worst condition) this year and plan on replacing the mainsail next year.
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  17:13:29  Show Profile
Hi Wait,

You might want to take a look at the Sail Warehouse

www.thesailwarehouse.com

Their 2004 catalog indicates to replace your main and roller furling 150 with standard oem style sails would be much less than the dollars you indicate.

Std rig Main (5.0 oz dacron w/standard battens) = $495
Std rig 150 (5.5 oz dacron and #6 luff tape) = $695.
Total $1,190

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 04/30/2004 :  12:50:48  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I would look into Cruising Direct- They are having a spring "sail" which includes a 10% discount

Std Rig Main -&gt;<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Our Catalina 25 Mainsail is made from 6 oz 4800 series Dacron and comes with one reef, telltales, leech line, and a drawstring sail bag.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

$467

and a 150 roller furler jib
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Our Catalina 25 150% Roller Furling Genoa is made from 5oz Dacron and comes with a UV cover, telltales, leech line, and a drawstring sail bag.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
$629

http://www.cruisingdirect.com/cd/CD_catalog.taf?_function=list&category=11&subcategory=08

They are a subsidiary of North Sails

dw
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tinob
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Response Posted - 04/30/2004 :  14:50:43  Show Profile
Hi Wait,

Good to hear from you again. The advice given above is all good and by sugesting what I'm about to in no way is meant to distract from same, but I've replaced both main and 150 roller genny and the previous sails are just bagged and resting in the loft. I don't expect I'll ever get to use them and it seems a shame that they might benefit someone. They come from a tall rig c25 of '83 vintage. If you think you might be interested in them give me an e-mail off list at Vamp4@aol.com.

Val on Calista # 3936
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WGriswold
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Response Posted - 05/03/2004 :  15:06:28  Show Profile
Thank you everyone for your advice. I have decided not to repair the genoa and buy a new one. Has anyone used the Sail Warehouse or Cruising Direct? I can save about 1/3 with them verses Catalina. If I decide to sell the boat would having Catalina sails be a desireable feature?

Wait Griswold
C25, Lake Tahoe
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 05/03/2004 :  15:16:40  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I've used Cruising Direct a number of times and have been very pleased.
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 05/03/2004 :  17:43:20  Show Profile
Hi Wait,

I used the Sale Warehouse for a storm jib. The sail is a Rolly Taskar sail. Good overall quality and works like it's supposed to.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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