Our 1991 main sail has had a repair or two since we've owned Belle-Vie in 2002. Lost one of the battens in a blow; came out of its pocket. Replaced the Dutchman filaments due to age. A few years ago the forward slot where the Dutchman filament enters the upper part of the main came apart due to stress. Had it repaired and now it is doing the same thing.
Anacortes has one sail loft located at Marine Service Center, a full service boat shop that also supports Anacortes Marina. Dropped off the main today at Ullman Sails that has a loft on the second floor of Marine Service Center. The admiral helped me take the main off; some chore.
My take is that the main is reaching the end of its useful life, but if I can get a few more years of service by doing some sail maintenance, that is a better alternative than purchasing a new sail for $$$$$.
Vince Townrow, who operates the loft, was closed today so I dropped the sail off at the still open Marine Service Center per Vince's earlier instructions. Some say he does good work. I'll keep you posted on the outcome. I need the main for when my son Brett and his urchins arrive from Texas this summer for a two week cruise; a three year old girl named Caterina and a six year old boy named Brady. Should be a hoot.
Anacortes has one sail loft located at Marine Service Center, a full service boat shop that also supports Anacortes Marina. Dropped off the main today at Ullman Sails that has a loft on the second floor of Marine Service Center. The admiral helped me take the main off; some chore.
My take is that the main is reaching the end of its useful life, but if I can get a few more years of service by doing some sail maintenance, that is a better alternative than purchasing a new sail for $$$$$.
Vince Townrow, who operates the loft, was closed today so I dropped the sail off at the still open Marine Service Center per Vince's earlier instructions. Some say he does good work. I'll keep you posted on the outcome. I need the main for when my son Brett and his urchins arrive from Texas this summer for a two week cruise; a three year old girl named Caterina and a six year old boy named Brady. Should be a hoot.