[Rhodes22-list] Sails

Tue Nov 13 10:37:22 EST 2007

Mike,

These sails are definitely not for Rummy.  Max apparent wind 23kts!  He'd
blow them out in less than a year.  COme to think of it, so would I.

Hank

On 11/13/07, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>
> Hank,
>
> I was curious as to what North Sails was offering for so little so I asked
> for a quotation.  They do add the leech and foot covering to the Genoa.  I
> do not know if it is Sunbrella or not but $1100 for a new suit of sails
> (standard main & 150% Genoa) is definitely interesting.
>
> This is the basic quotation:
>
> CD NorDac Coastal Mainsail
> Conditions: Standard Wind Conditions 6oz 4800 Dacron 91 sq. ft. Base:
> $   461
>
> CD NorDac Genoa
> LP Measurement: 150 %
> Max Apparent Wind: 23 Knots 5oz 4800 Dacron 168 sq. ft. Base:
> $   562
> UV Leech and Foot
> $     84
>
> Total Price: USD
> $1,107
>
> While I do not know what Stan is charging for sails and advice, North
> Sails
> Cruising Direct requires further investigation for those who may be in the
> market for new sails.
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghaid'd Summer ('81)
>       Nissequogue River, NY
>
> From: "Hank" <hnw555 at gmail.com> Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:02 AM
> > Michael,
> >
> > Sails are very susceptible to damage from the sun.  It basically eats
> the
> > fabric and causes it to fall to pieces.  To protect this, roller furling
> > sails have a layer of sunbrella fabric sown in the bottom and back edge
> so
> > that this is exposed when the sail is furled.  This fabric is more resit
> > ant
> > to the sun and cheaper to replace once it eventually goes bad.  A lot of
> > boats have this as a different color.  Look at the boat at the top of
> the
> > page at http://www.rhodes22.com.  You will notice the edges of the genny
> > are
> > darker.  This is the sunbrella sacrificial.  Because the main is furling
> > and
> > a piece of it remains outside of the mast, the triangle at the clew also
> > has
> > this fabric.
> >
> > You need to make sure that all of this was discussed when you quoted
> your
> > sail price.  It definitely adds to the price of the sail.
> >
> > Hank
> >
> >
> > On 11/13/07, MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Hey Art,
> >>
> >> I don't know what you're asking. Can you explain?
> >> I have an IMF if that helps...
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >>
> >> Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Michael,
> >> > Did they quote with sacrificial cloth on the genny and on the end of
> >> > the
> >> > main?  Did you specify the main with batten?
> >> > Art
> >> >
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> >>From: MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com>
> >> >>Sent: Nov 12, 2007 6:18 PM
> >> >>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sails
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>Thanks Hank....I suppose the only way for me to find out is to
> >> physically
> >> >>inspect the condition and if no repairs are needed then she goes to
> >> >>Sail
> >> >>Care. Otherwise for $875 a new North Sail is the choice to go with.
> >> >>
> >> >>Michael
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>Hank-5 wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Michael,
> >> >>>
> >> >>> A word of caution with Sailcare.  they do a great job, but my $200
> >> quote
> >> >>> went to $750 with recommended sail repairs and sunbrella
> >> >>> replacements.
> >> >>> If
> >> >>> your sails are in great condition, then Sailcare is probably a good
> >> >>> deal.
> >> >>> If not, you may want to consider the new ones.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Hank
> >> >>>
> >> >>> On Nov 12, 2007 3:31 PM, MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> I just got a quote from Cruising Direct. $875 for both the IMF
> main
> >> >>>> sail
> >> >>>> and
> >> >>>> CDi furling jib.
> >> >>>> 6 week lead time. Otherwise 10-12 weeks in the spring time. Dacron
> >> >>>> material
> >> >>>> and made reference that these are North Sails. Alternatively I
> also
> >> got
> >> >>>> a
> >> >>>> quote from Sailcare for sail cleaning for $204 for both sails. I'm
> >> >>>> debating
> >> >>>> what to do as the sails are 10 years old.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Michael
> >> >>>> Silverside 87'
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Yes Virginia, this really is about sailboats and sailing.  Has
> >> anyone
> >> >>>> done
> >> >>>> > business with FX Sails?  I think this is the former AirForce
> Sails
> >> of
> >> >>>> > SailNet fame.  SailNet is back in business.  Has anyone done
> >> business
> >> >>>> with
> >> >>>> > them lately?  FX has a 10% off sale on sails and they were
> already
> >> >>>> $1000
> >> >>>> > below the only quote I've gotten so far on the mainsail
> >> replacement.
> >> >>>>  Any
> >> >>>> > experience?
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Brad
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