best outlet for used sails
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I bought a nearly perfect mainsail for my Morgan 382 at Boater's Resale Shop of Texas. Here is a link to their website: http://www.virtual-harbormaster.com/
The folks at Atlantic Sail Traders in Sarasota Fl. have always been great to deal with. They will ship anywhere and have an easy to use chart of availability on their web site.>>>http://www.usedsails.com/
Bacon and Associates in Annapolis Md has to be one of the best sources. I have walked through their entire facility and they have thousands of sails from Opti's to Whitbread size boats. Very impressive display. They are nice people and easy to do business with. You have a trial period to use the sail to make sure it fits your needs and if it doesn't, you get a full refund. They also have a lot of new and used sailboat hardware, etc. On line, you can either find your boat or a range of sails to fit your dimensions.
I’m the proud new owner of a Morgan 382 and it’s missing it’s main sail I need to know what size and type of main sail to look for can someone clue me in to what I need to find ? Thanks
Congratulations on your new sailboat and welcome to the forum!!
Mainsail size is reportedly 293.63 sqft SailboatData.com - MORGAN 382 Sailboat. To accurately determine the mainsail size you will need to take measurements OR have a local sail loft do it to be sure it fits correctly. This article provides guidance on how to do this How to Measure for a New Mainsail - Precision Sails (precisionsailloft.com) .
If you want new, contact your local or on-line sail loft with your sailboat's specifications as defined in this link SailboatData.com - MORGAN 382 Sailboat for quote. Same with used sails.....contact on-line use sail lofts by doing an internet search on "used sails".
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- Oct 22, 2014
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Congrats on your new purchase.
Going from none to something sounds like a big improvement and feels like a good band-aide to let you go sailing.
I would encourage you to seek a new sail. One that can last you 7 plus years. You will avoid paying for the sail twice. If your car came to you with out an engine, would you be happy finding a used one with unknown value or would you buy a new one to make sure you can get to and from work.
A sail is the engine to your boat.
Just my two sense.
Not affiliated with them but if you are considering new sails, I would consider Precision. They were great to work with. My new main was not exactly right and they made it right...no questions, no hassles just good service.
I don't have the cost handy but I got the Tri Radials for the main and jib and the prices were significantly more reasonable than 3-4 other lofts that I priced.
I don't specifically know about the Morgan 382, but in other sailboats I've dealt with, you have to know what the sail track is rather exactly to know what sail slugs are needed to run properly up the sail track. Not all masts use the same sail slugs, even on the same boat.... Your neighors 382 may not have the same mast and sail track as your 382...
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