Used Sails
Used Sails
Has anyone bought used sails from a sail loft. I am looking at replacing my worn out genoa with a new sail, but the cost is around $2000 Cdn. So I am investigating used sails. My sail dimensions are: luff-34' to 35', leech -32' to 34' and the foot can range from 14' to 16'. Material weight should be 7oz min. with #6 luff tape. What has been your experience with used sails?
Ronbye
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Eric
- Almost a Finish Carpenter
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- Joined: Fri May 27, 2005 2:14 pm
- Boat Name: Sophia
- Boat Type: Pearson Triton
- Location: Sou'west Haba, ME
I bought an unused Doyle jib from Bacon that was a great fit, right luff tape, etc. that was about half the cost of a new sail from Rolly Tasker. It just needed a cover (roller furled) and I was done and happy.
It took me some time to figure out the range of geometries that I would accept and to educate myself about other construction qualities. I found Bacon to be easy to work with and quite helpful and knowledgable.
Sounds like you are pretty clear about what you want. Don't forget the cover and think about a padded luff (improves shape when reefed). Try to make sure that the sail will set properly within the limits of your lead blocks range of adjustment.
It took me some time to figure out the range of geometries that I would accept and to educate myself about other construction qualities. I found Bacon to be easy to work with and quite helpful and knowledgable.
Sounds like you are pretty clear about what you want. Don't forget the cover and think about a padded luff (improves shape when reefed). Try to make sure that the sail will set properly within the limits of your lead blocks range of adjustment.
Sophia, Triton #635