Re: Sails
I think a washing machine is a big no-no for dacron sails. There are
a number of writeups on this subject in books like "Good Old Boat",
but here is one fromhttp://www.sailnet.comSearch for "sail care" -
there are 6 articles.
Frank
--- In bolger@y..., "Michial Thompson (At Work)" <michialt@u...>
wrote:
a number of writeups on this subject in books like "Good Old Boat",
but here is one fromhttp://www.sailnet.comSearch for "sail care" -
there are 6 articles.
Frank
--- In bolger@y..., "Michial Thompson (At Work)" <michialt@u...>
wrote:
> I have a question about sails (actually about cleaning). I have aset of
> sails that the material is in good condition, but has gotten dirty,as well
> as gained a yellow tinge.simply
>
> What is the easiest way to clean these sails? Is it possible to
> take them to a laundromat, and toss them in one of the large tumbleclean?
> washers? Or is there some special way that I need to get them
>
I have a question about sails (actually about cleaning). I have a set of
sails that the material is in good condition, but has gotten dirty, as well
as gained a yellow tinge.
What is the easiest way to clean these sails? Is it possible to simply
take them to a laundromat, and toss them in one of the large tumble
washers? Or is there some special way that I need to get them clean?
At 04:24 PM 10/21/2002 -0400, you wrote:
sails that the material is in good condition, but has gotten dirty, as well
as gained a yellow tinge.
What is the easiest way to clean these sails? Is it possible to simply
take them to a laundromat, and toss them in one of the large tumble
washers? Or is there some special way that I need to get them clean?
At 04:24 PM 10/21/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> >I priced a new 350 sq ft main for alisa - ouch! I got quotes from
> >England, San Diego and Dabler all about the same in the $2000 US
> >range. Then I found a used one in excellent condition from atlantic
> >sail traders for $350. Wow. I have no idea what boat it came from
>
>You've just discovered the key to keeping cheap boats cheap.
>Evidently in the scale of things, the cost of buying a new suit of
>sails every other season doesn't nearly warrant mentioning when
>compared to berthing, hauling out, and all the other expenses
>associated with maintaining a half-serious racer-cruiser. As a
>result, there is a glut of perfectly good sails out there that can be
>recut as needed.
>
>Does a hacked up marconi work as well as a purpose make gaff-rig
>sail? I don't know, but when you look at the saving, who cares! The
>LSME seems to fly no matter what weird rig I put on her.
>
>YIBB,
>
>David
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>I priced a new 350 sq ft main for alisa - ouch! I got quotes fromYou've just discovered the key to keeping cheap boats cheap.
>England, San Diego and Dabler all about the same in the $2000 US
>range. Then I found a used one in excellent condition from atlantic
>sail traders for $350. Wow. I have no idea what boat it came from
Evidently in the scale of things, the cost of buying a new suit of
sails every other season doesn't nearly warrant mentioning when
compared to berthing, hauling out, and all the other expenses
associated with maintaining a half-serious racer-cruiser. As a
result, there is a glut of perfectly good sails out there that can be
recut as needed.
Does a hacked up marconi work as well as a purpose make gaff-rig
sail? I don't know, but when you look at the saving, who cares! The
LSME seems to fly no matter what weird rig I put on her.
YIBB,
David
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C.E.P.
415 W.46th Street
New York, New York 10036
http://www.crumblingempire.com
Mobile (646) 325-8325
Office (212) 247-0296
I priced a new 350 sq ft main for alisa - ouch! I got quotes from
England, San Diego and Dabler all about the same in the $2000 US
range. Then I found a used one in excellent condition from atlantic
sail traders for $350. Wow. I have no idea what boat it came from
or whether it was an AS-29 or some other boat with an identical gaff
main. The only deviation from Bolger's drawing was that there are
only two reef points instead of three, but the second reef point is
way up where the third would be, so I'm going to leave it for now.
I find myself often sailing in "exciting" conditions, so I want
really tough sails that reef well - I am really pleased with the way
this sail is made.
Frank
England, San Diego and Dabler all about the same in the $2000 US
range. Then I found a used one in excellent condition from atlantic
sail traders for $350. Wow. I have no idea what boat it came from
or whether it was an AS-29 or some other boat with an identical gaff
main. The only deviation from Bolger's drawing was that there are
only two reef points instead of three, but the second reef point is
way up where the third would be, so I'm going to leave it for now.
I find myself often sailing in "exciting" conditions, so I want
really tough sails that reef well - I am really pleased with the way
this sail is made.
Frank
--- In bolger@y..., "pvanderwaart" <pvanderw@o...> wrote:
> There have been a couple questions about sails lately. My friend
> Leander told me his was thinkig of getting a main for his folding
> schooner from Dabbler sails. Price about $220, as I remember. Can
you
> beat this with an import?
>
> Peter
>
>http://www.dabblersails.com/index.html
There have been a couple questions about sails lately. My friend
Leander told me his was thinkig of getting a main for his folding
schooner from Dabbler sails. Price about $220, as I remember. Can you
beat this with an import?
Peter
http://www.dabblersails.com/index.html
Leander told me his was thinkig of getting a main for his folding
schooner from Dabbler sails. Price about $220, as I remember. Can you
beat this with an import?
Peter
http://www.dabblersails.com/index.html