Sails

[Toby]

I need used jibs, both working and genoa. Current inventory made up of worn or ill-fitting sails scavenged from other boats. Does anyone have some not-too-blown-out sails they'd love to get rif of? I'm hoping some of Bay-area racer has a garage full of sails past their racing prime but still adequate for years of less demanding use.

What have people found for new sails (good experiences with sailmakers, costs, etc.)

[Bill]

Don Morrison is one that probably has that "garage full of sails" left over from Bay Area racing. No E-mail, however.

4 Kerr Avenue
Kensington, CA 94707
510/524-3250


Hogin Sails is our recommended supplier for Ariels and Commanders. Ask for the Ariel Association prices.

Hogin Sails
1801 D Clement Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
W-510/523-4388
www.hoginsails.com

[Jim Wiles]

I have had excellent luck with ATLANTIC SAIL TRADERS in Sarasota, Fl. They have great buys and seem to care. They also sail vintage boats. They advertise in SAILING.
One example: the last sail I bought from them was a brand new UK sail for a Hunter 29.5 (Hunter made too many sails and didn"t sell enough boats) Atlantic bought a bunch of them. The loft did a bit of recutting and set it up with my luff tape for a Hood 705 furler all for $400. It is still a great sail.

[Toby]

Don Morrison appears to have sold the two sails he had left. Sounds like a missed opportunity.

Also got a price from Hogin (below) that's about 10 or 20% better than the handful of local inquiries I've made around Seattle (NOT counting the association discount). Here's his number:

main 6.5 oz premium dacron $ 1140.00
each reef $ 163.00
class jib 6.5 dacron $ 665.00
genoa 155% 3.8 oz dacron $ 885.00
spinn 3/4 oz nylon $1042.00
plus about $60 shipping for 3 sails
We specialise in Cruising sails and have developed a light, very strong and durable construction. We triple stitch, use a leech doubler up past the highest reef and down past the reinforcements at the head, bring the leech line out at each reef with cleats, and reinforce at the inner ends of the batten pockets. All slides are webbed on and the sail comes with tapered battens, bag, insignia, numbers and cunningham. delivery in about 2 or 3 weeks. If you are an association member you get 20% off these prices. If you have any questions please contact me.
510 523 4388
bob hogin

Bob strikes me as the go-to guy.