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dlandersson

dlandersson

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Feb 16, 2011
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Macgregor 26X Michigan City, IN
UK Sails is indicating that the mainsail for my 1997 26X is reached the end of it's useful life.

Any suggestions on where to shop for a new/used 1997 26X mainsail? :cry:

Luff - 24'9"
Leech - 25'11"
Foot - 10'5
 
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navigator97

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May 24, 2004
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Hunter 33.5 Portsmouth, RI
My 1990 H-33.5 has it's original Mainsail & Jib (110 Lapper) and They are still fine and in use. Although being in New England (RI) they only get used about 4 months or so eaach year. Find a good local sail Loft and have them check it out and give you an assessment.
 
dlandersson

dlandersson

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Feb 16, 2011
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Macgregor 26X Michigan City, IN
Thank you - that's what UK Halsey IS - the local sail loft. :D

navigator97 said:
My 1990 H-33.5 has it's original Mainsail & Jib (110 Lapper) and They are still fine and in use. Although being in New England (RI) they only get used about 4 months or so eaach year. Find a good local sail Loft and have them check it out and give you an assessment.
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WayneH

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Jan 22, 2008
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Tartan 37 287 Pensacola, FL
Bill1565

Bill1565

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 37 C sloop Punta Gorda FL
dlandersson said:
UK Sails is indicating that the mainsail for my 1997 26X is reached the end of it's useful life.
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It's no longer useful to them as soon as it is paid for. I would get a second opinion form a disinterested party.
 
dlandersson

dlandersson

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Feb 16, 2011
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Macgregor 26X Michigan City, IN
Thank you - UK Halsey did not sell it to me (Doyle sail) - they wash and repair it each year. :D

Bill1565 said:
It's no longer useful to them as soon as it is paid for. I would get a second opinion form a disinterested party.
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dlandersson

dlandersson

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Feb 16, 2011
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Macgregor 26X Michigan City, IN
Thank you. :D

WayneH said:
I've got a bunch of used sails sites bookmarked but not used. No recommendations for any of them.
http://www.secondwindsails.com/index.html
http://www.usedsails.com/
http://www.baconsails.com/
http://www.cast-aways.com/
http://www.minneysyachtsurplus.com/
http://www.pineapplesails.com/
http://www.porpoisesailing.com/index.asp
http://thesailwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/web_store_TSW.cgi?page=home.html&cart_id=1422237.13036
http://www.boatersresaleshopoftexas.com/
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s sauer

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Jun 4, 2004
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Hunter 28.5 Tolchester, MD
Used Mainsail

Sounds like you already have a relationship with the local loft, so at least have discussion and get their opinion on what type of mainsail might be best for you. cloth weight, types of battens, draft stripes, number of reef points, based on the type of sailing you regularly do..and have them visit your boat & measure your rig for best fit, best value and best performance.

However, If you feel cost is more an issue than perfect fit; I would recommed Bacon Sails,but more for Genoas and Jibs.

I personally feel a mainsail SHOULD be custom designed and measured for your specific mast , boom & mast pre-bend and type of sailing you intend to do most.
 
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simpsoned

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Jan 15, 2011
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Newport 30MKII Bayview ID
You might try Yager Sails (www.yagersails.com) if you want it built custom at a reasonable price. Don built sails for both my boats...he has customers on both coasts, but is centered in the Northwest. He builds from scratch if you send him the measurements on your mast, boom and tell him what you would like the sails to do performance wise.
 
dlandersson

dlandersson

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Feb 16, 2011
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Macgregor 26X Michigan City, IN
Thank you. Uk Halsey is "a" local loft, but in an area of 3+ million, their customer service is a bit weak. Sent in sails in Oct, just now getting them back.

I like Bacon Sails a lot, from what I'm seeing. :D

s sauer said:
Sounds like you already have a relationship with the local loft, so at least have discussion and get their opinion on what type of mainsail might be best for you. cloth weight, types of battens, draft stripes, number of reef points, based on the type of sailing you regularly do..and have them visit your boat & measure your rig for best fit, best value and best performance.

However, If you feel cost is more an issue than perfect fit; I would recommed Bacon Sails,but more for Genoas and Jibs.

I personally feel a mainsail SHOULD be custom designed and measured for your specific mast , boom & mast pre-bend and type of sailing you intend to do most.
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