I just bought a mariner and would like to get a bigger jib but I don't want to spend more than I did on the boat. Is there a place to get used sails for odays?
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The Sail Warehouse
may have a couple of headsails listed for your boat (depending on what Mariner) http://thesailwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=storeframe.html&cart_id=
may have a couple of headsails listed for your boat (depending on what Mariner) http://thesailwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=storeframe.html&cart_id=
Over a lot of years of sailing,
I think I've dealt with 3 of the 4 sail brokers listed below -- and was happy with the sails I bought from them. In buying a used sail, it is best if you deal with a nearby broker and can inspect the sail first. If you cannot, be sure that you can return it for a full refund if, for any reason, you are unhappy with it or it doesn't fit right. Begin the process by being absolutely sure of the sail measurements that will fit your boat. Do not use stock sail plans or measurements that were used on another boat. It only takes a few minutes to measure your boat for a sail so don't shortchange yourself. Finally, understand the meaning of sail condition used by the broker. I believe, for example, that Bacons (which is near me and I've bought a number of sails from them for other boats)tends to underrate their sails. That is, a sail they rate as "Good" would be one I might rate as "Excellent."
I think I've dealt with 3 of the 4 sail brokers listed below -- and was happy with the sails I bought from them. In buying a used sail, it is best if you deal with a nearby broker and can inspect the sail first. If you cannot, be sure that you can return it for a full refund if, for any reason, you are unhappy with it or it doesn't fit right. Begin the process by being absolutely sure of the sail measurements that will fit your boat. Do not use stock sail plans or measurements that were used on another boat. It only takes a few minutes to measure your boat for a sail so don't shortchange yourself. Finally, understand the meaning of sail condition used by the broker. I believe, for example, that Bacons (which is near me and I've bought a number of sails from them for other boats)tends to underrate their sails. That is, a sail they rate as "Good" would be one I might rate as "Excellent."
used sails for paul
hello Paul and welcome to sailing! Atlantic Sail Traders have been great to deal with.Ask for Brian.When I was just getting started,they repaired a jib for my O'Day 23,while I had lunch! Then Brian taught me how to tie on the sheet with a bowlin knot Their web sight shows their complete inventory. Good luck. LANCE ON CLOUD NINE
hello Paul and welcome to sailing! Atlantic Sail Traders have been great to deal with.Ask for Brian.When I was just getting started,they repaired a jib for my O'Day 23,while I had lunch! Then Brian taught me how to tie on the sheet with a bowlin knot Their web sight shows their complete inventory. Good luck. LANCE ON CLOUD NINE
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