sail reconditioning/repair question

[william]

i'm checking-out the sails on my "new" 86 H23. i have the origional main and jib. main should be servicable as a spare but i want to get it reconditioned, repaired, 2 new battons, and basically checked-out and ready to use. jib appears to just be dirty but otherwise in pretty good shape. so....is this stuff i need to learn how to do myself? i suppose i will need to learn how to patch a sail in an emergency. (anyone know of any links to this kind of info?) in the mean time are there any recomendations as to a sailmaker that does this kind of thing? do any sailmakers do this? for all i know thay may not want to mess with old stuff or it may not be cost effective. after this is done i have a new sail from an oday 27 i believe. will a sailmaker size this to my h23? i may not be "optimal" but could it be made usable?

 

[Ron Mehringer]

SailCare

SailCare is a well respected company that specializes in the cleaning, and I believe repair, of sails.clik on related link below to visit their siteRon Mehringerh26 Hydro-Therapy

 

[william]

exactly what i was looking for

thanks, i e mailed them and will be talking to them after they give me some kind of estimate.

 

[Paul Akers]

Good choice

I sent mine to Sailcare last winter and was very please with the results for my '88. Just be sure to give them enough time to do the work before the season starts. They get very busy this time of year.

 

[Gary bridi]

Sail Care

I agree Sail Care did a great jobearlier this year - My sails looked and felt like new.

 

[william]

sails will be shipped this week...

thanks guys. after talking with them i decieded that they get the job! ....or at least a chance to inspect my sails and give me a firm quote first! sails will ship out this week.

 

[Alan Long]

You will be amazed

At how great your sails look and function after Sail Care does their thing.I was very pleased with mine

 

[Jonathan Costello]

Let us know what the estimate is

I have a '94 23.5 and the sails are in good condition (no rips, tears, or wear spots) I might be able to get by with just having them reconditioned but I'll be curious what they tell you it will cost. The rough estimate on their web site for reconditioning appears to be very reasonable. Let us know how it goes.