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existentialsailor
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Initially Posted - 02/12/2005 :  21:13:42  Show Profile
Got my mainsail back from Sailcare. I can't say enough good things about a guy named Jerry there. Looks great, had them put a couple of stripes on it as well as my hull number and the Capri 25 insignia, (well, they put a Catalina 25 insignia on, but I fixed that quickly thanks to a tip from Jerry). Can't wait to raise it up the mast, alas, it will be a while. Now if I just knew what to do with all those strings in the sail...
I didn't bother sending them my genny as it is blown out and I have high hopes of replacing it early in the season either with an EP or a Hallett which is what is on there now. Hoping to launch around mid-may, that's only what, 3 months away.....I wonder if I'll appreciate sailing more because the season is only 6 months long here... I see a move in my future.
Saving all my vacation time for sailing season.
Rick
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matsche
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Response Posted - 02/13/2005 :  07:13:30  Show Profile
Rick: What was the turn-around time on your main?
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 02/13/2005 :  07:52:07  Show Profile
A little over 2 months. I told them there was no hurry. It would have been less if they hadn't sewn the stripes and made other repairs.
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Response Posted - 02/14/2005 :  10:46:29  Show Profile
Just spoke with SailCare this morning. They're now quoting 10-12 week turn around times. Must be busy. Was told that it should slack off around May/June time frame. They also said that Sept-Dec is their really slack time and are offering a 10% discount during this period. Thought that info might be useful to somebody.
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 02/14/2005 :  14:50:28  Show Profile
Rick -

I noticed in your post your current sail is Hallet. When if comes to replacement I'd talk to them again, for sure. They make great stuff.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 02/14/2005 :  16:44:21  Show Profile
Thanks Takokichi,

I have a quote from them. The reason I'm also considering EP sails is that they make all the sails for the Capri 25 fleet at WYC. I haven't made a final determination yet. On what do you base your recommendation of Hallet?
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 02/15/2005 :  12:41:56  Show Profile
Rick -

I have dealt with Hallet personally. I have just ordered a new 150% jenny from them. They have also done sail repair and modification work for me over the last 6 years. Mostly, I've seen their work on many (most?) of the boats I race against. Great shape, great quality. A little more expensive than some choices but worth the money.

Justin
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