After sailing a few summers in San Diego Bay we have decided that our jib is just not cutting it. They winds here are usually too light. So I have been looking for a used hank on 150% genoa sail. Have looked at Minney's, Bacon, Pineapple, Craigslist and on various forums classifieds. I have the dimensions: Luff 23.5, Leech 21.5, Foot 15.6 but do the dimensions have to be exact?? I haven't found one sail with these exact measurements. Any ideas? Thank!
How to find a used genoa?
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Well, the luff length can't be any greater than the useable forestay, of course, and allowing for a little stretch. 
I personally prefer being able to see under the sail, so decksweepers have their issues...
The other dimensions should be a little more forgiving, so I'd say no, they don't have to be exact. Maybe the seller(s) will let you do a test hoist?
I personally prefer being able to see under the sail, so decksweepers have their issues...The other dimensions should be a little more forgiving, so I'd say no, they don't have to be exact. Maybe the seller(s) will let you do a test hoist?
Don't necessarily focus on used sails. I was shopping at Bacon and he showed me a brand new jib. Cost about $350. Obviously a genny will cost a bit more but even if it were $450 it would t be that far from a good used one price wise.
I put new sails, main and jib on OHANA for less than $1000 last year.
I put new sails, main and jib on OHANA for less than $1000 last year.
I bought a 130% genny for $200 and 155% genny for $250 looking for used sails. The 155% genny was used 3 times and looks it. However, it took mje a couple of month to find them.
how ro find a used genoa
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I got my used genoa on e-bay for $33 ... it is in wonderful shape... just very big..... my genoa is luff - 28 ft. , foot - 16 ft... it is about a 160% genoa for my boat... but I looks great
they have others on there, you just have to search and look....
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Jess
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I got my used genoa on e-bay for $33 ... it is in wonderful shape... just very big..... my genoa is luff - 28 ft. , foot - 16 ft... it is about a 160% genoa for my boat... but I looks great
they have others on there, you just have to search and look....
sincerely
Jess
I'd love to find a genoa for my 25 for the exact same reason. Seems we're sailing the same waters
Just looked at Bacon's "Sailquoter" and a new 150% genoa for my 26S would cost $804.20. Way out of my price range. Perhaps they are cheaper in the store?
Oh no! Looks like I have competition :cry:.I'd love to find a genoa for my 25 for the exact same reason. Seems we're sailing the same waters
Nah, just another Mac owner in the area. I'd love to get a genoa, but unless a fantastic deal just falls into my lap I'm not likely to actually be buying anytime soon. I've spent enough money on the boat this year already.
There's a guy on the Atlanta, GA Craigslist that has sails for sale. Lots of them various sizes and types. Usually $200 or less.
Instead of a new genoa, have you considered picking up a used asymmetrical spinnaker? They are great in light aiir and easy to use . I had one on my Mac 25.
The other thing to consider is using a gin pole to keep your existing genoa extended while going down wind. on light days.
The other thing to consider is using a gin pole to keep your existing genoa extended while going down wind. on light days.
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