[Rhodes22-list] Sails

Tue Nov 13 10:26:33 EST 2007

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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