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Old Sail needed

Started by paul, 10 Mar 2007, 09:09

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paul

Hi I am looking for an old mainsail that I can put reefing points into to allow my son to sail solo occasionally, does anyone have one that maybe is past it's prime that they would be willing to let go cheap. Cheers Paul.

johnk

Alternatively why not try a Mirror mainsail as being much more readily available.

sinker24

Hi Paul,
There is an old National 12 mainsail for sale on ebay at the moment. Looks in good nick, better infact than the old mylar one which went with N2743.
Ben
ex-N2743

paul

Hi Ben thanks I did see that and will try for it Cheers Paul.

JohnKn

The main on ebay is a Ratsey & Lapthorne; I have 2 R&L's which are made from very thin terylene, and I don't think they would hold reef points. I took the bottom panel off the most stretched one and re-sewed the bolt rope (they do need a boom with a slot), which reduces the area and lifts the end of the boom, so more headroom and much less likely to dig in when gybing.

John
JohnKn
N1662