Hi, I'm looking at buying a used 25'boat, ericson 1984. The owner replaced the rubrail (I think that's what it's called, a bumper on the outside that covers the hull/deck joint) about 3 years ago with a white one. It looks good, but the thing leaches white onto the hull and makes the paintwork look very dull. You rub the rubrail with your hand and it's like rubbing chalk, very messy. He has it buffed and the painjob looks great for a short time then it looks worn again. Is there any product that can be applied to the rubrail to seal it or make this less of a problem, strictly cosmetic but it really looks bad. Another question, I just need ballpark figures for what it might cost to replace mainsail cover, bimini cover and if it's reasonable to have a headsail sunbrella color changed (I assume that means taking the sail down -it's on a furler- and taking it to a sailshop to have a different color fabric sewn as the leading edge). The color scheme of this boat is red and I don't really care for it, the bimini and mainsail cover are very faded and will need replaced soon anyways, the headsail would just be changed to match a new color scheme. Am I talking thousands of $. Any help would be great. Thanks
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Probably more than you think,
$1200 for the new mainsail cover, $600 for new canvas on the Bimini. The colored strip on your furling jib is commonly called a "sunband" and protects the furled sail from the sun. Sometimes these are simply another layer of white sailcloth and the colored sunbrella material is mostly used for cosmetic purposes. Your sailmaker will charge you about $600 to put another one on and probably give you a funny look if the old one is in good shape. Should be on the foot & leech of the sail as opposed to the "leading edge(?)".
$1200 for the new mainsail cover, $600 for new canvas on the Bimini. The colored strip on your furling jib is commonly called a "sunband" and protects the furled sail from the sun. Sometimes these are simply another layer of white sailcloth and the colored sunbrella material is mostly used for cosmetic purposes. Your sailmaker will charge you about $600 to put another one on and probably give you a funny look if the old one is in good shape. Should be on the foot & leech of the sail as opposed to the "leading edge(?)".
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I think those prices are a bit high for your Ericson 25. Your mainsail cover should be closer to $200. Something to consider is a headsail sock, it zips up over your headsail after it’s furled. I like this arrangement because you have a “normal” headsail when you are sailing, no extra cloth just to protect the sail when it is furled. Plus you can use it for multiple haedsails. The jib sock I got for my Ericson 23 was made by Monterey Canvas in Monterey CA and is quite trick, works easily and is nice and tight. I think the price was something like $12 a foot. I’ve seen some socks that are baggy and flap in the wind.
I think those prices are a bit high for your Ericson 25. Your mainsail cover should be closer to $200. Something to consider is a headsail sock, it zips up over your headsail after it’s furled. I like this arrangement because you have a “normal” headsail when you are sailing, no extra cloth just to protect the sail when it is furled. Plus you can use it for multiple haedsails. The jib sock I got for my Ericson 23 was made by Monterey Canvas in Monterey CA and is quite trick, works easily and is nice and tight. I think the price was something like $12 a foot. I’ve seen some socks that are baggy and flap in the wind.
Sorry, little brain fade there, don't know where
the $1200 mainsail cover came from, $200 is more like it.
the $1200 mainsail cover came from, $200 is more like it.
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check out the chandlery
The chandlery on the HunerOwners.com website should give you a pretty good idea on canvas costs. I've purchase several smaller pieces and the quality and customer service is excellent.
The chandlery on the HunerOwners.com website should give you a pretty good idea on canvas costs. I've purchase several smaller pieces and the quality and customer service is excellent.
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A lot of sailors, including non-cruisers, have professional machines and substantial experience making the items you mention and are glad for the opportunity to make a few extra bucks. I'd check around the marina. You'd want to look at some samples and agree on a delivery date. One other caution: don't use Sunbrella for the sunshield on the genny leach. It is color-fast, but does not stand up well to abrasion. Just another layer of sailcloth works fine. I would just cover what is on there if looks is all you are after - the leach is the first part of the sail to show wear.
A lot of sailors, including non-cruisers, have professional machines and substantial experience making the items you mention and are glad for the opportunity to make a few extra bucks. I'd check around the marina. You'd want to look at some samples and agree on a delivery date. One other caution: don't use Sunbrella for the sunshield on the genny leach. It is color-fast, but does not stand up well to abrasion. Just another layer of sailcloth works fine. I would just cover what is on there if looks is all you are after - the leach is the first part of the sail to show wear.
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How about rub rail giving off this white residue? Any suggestions on sealing the plastic with something so it doesn't smear/bleed all over the hull? Thanks for the info. thus far on the canvas, doesn't sound too too expensive for a new color scheme.
How about rub rail giving off this white residue? Any suggestions on sealing the plastic with something so it doesn't smear/bleed all over the hull? Thanks for the info. thus far on the canvas, doesn't sound too too expensive for a new color scheme.
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