If anyone was interested in seeing pictures of the sails I listed the other day. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByfhZSW8NL8BLXZfcjhMYXZodms
On Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 9:54 PM Kevin Paxton <kpax...@paxdesigns.com> wrote: > Thanks Chuck. > > If anyone is interested I am trying to get rid of 2 of the headsails of > the 5 that I got with the purchase of our '81 34. I recently took them all > to Bacons Sails in annapolis to help me sort out what I should keep and > what I should consign or trash. These are the 2 that they said they could > try to consign if I chose to do so. > > The first is a Mylar Racing #1 (~150% for an I of 14'). Very good > condition. There is a little bit of moisture starting in some of the > stitching and Bacons suggested that I try to get it cleaned and sealed if I > were to keep it. I really liked this sail but it's a bit too large for the > roller furling I have on board. I don't want to have to hank on a sail this > large every time we go out either. > Measurements: 43' 8" x 42' x 22' 4" > 3/16" luff tape > Bacons said they would probably consign it at ~950-1000. > > I also have a lightweight Genoa (~140% for an I of 14') that has writings > on it suggesting it was new in '79. Bacons said it was approximately 4oz > Dacron. > Measurements: 43' 11"x 40' 4" x 22' > 3/16" luff tape. > No suncover. > some stains, but still in decent shape. > Bacons would consign for ~400-600. > > Like mentioned above, both have a 3/16" luff tape so they will work with a > roller furling foil. However, they were too long to actually be used with > mine, which is why I am parting ways with them. > > The previous owner definitely raced the boat before he got health issues. > I could not tell you usage stats for either since I haven't really used > them extensively. I did use the Mylar one a few times and I would keep it > if I could, but I'd rather something that fits better that I can leave on > all the time. > > Price wise, I'm up for offers. I did mention what Bacons would probably > sell it for as a starting range. I don't mind passing on a deal, but please > keep in mind, I'm also trying to offset the costs of a semi-new/new sail > myself. > > Thanks everyone for your help! I'll definitely be looking to some of the > donation options you all mentioned for the other ones. > > Kevin > > Kevin Paxton > '82 34 #473 > Japhys Spirit > Cornfield Creek, Magothy River, MD > > > > On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 4:00 PM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Kevin, > > To optimize your return, you may want to list what you have right here on > the C&C email list. Put together a list of what size, (luff, leech, foot), > material and weight of the sailcloth, general condition, and any work that > would be needed for the sail to be usable. Also let folks know if the > sails were designed to work with roller furling. Perhaps another owner of > a 34 (or 35 Mk 1) is lurking in background waiting for a good deal on one > of your headsails. and weighing against what you may gain from selling it > through Bacon’s (still not a bad option, certainly to someone not wanting > to haggle or hassle with the shipping of a sail to heaven knows where..) > price it accordingly to make it a “good deal” for all parties concerned. > > > > I just checked rig dimensions but it looks as if your “I” dimension is > about 2’ too long for my boat… > > Cheers, > > Chuck Gilchrest > > S/V Half Magic > > 1983 Landfall 35 > > Padanaram, MA > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Kevin > Paxton via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, March 27, 2017 2:46 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Kevin Paxton kpax...@paxdesigns.com, > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Options for getting rid of sails > > > > Thanks for the suggestions guys. The wife likes the idea of a new bag. > > > > Anyone fairly successful selling decent quality sails? Or is Consigning a > better option? > > > > Thanks, > > Kevin > > On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 8:34 AM Joel Aronson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Re-sail in Annapolis will give you a duffel bag. > > > > Joel > > > > On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 7:02 AM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > www.seabags.com > > If your sails are large enough they will make you a tote bag for free. We > had a great experience with them > > > John and Maryann > Legacy III > 1982 C&C 34 > Noank, CT > -----Original Message----- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tom > Buscaglia via CnC-List > Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 12:52 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Tom Buscaglia > Subject: Stus-List Options for getting rid of sails > > Sailvation Army? > > Typoed from my iPhone > > Tom Buscaglia > Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 > Vashon Island WA > O 206.463.9200 <(206)%20463-9200> > C 305.409.3660 <(305)%20409-3660> > Skype - thombusc > > > > > On Mar 25, 2017, at 8:03 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > > > Message: 7 > > Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 02:26:16 +0000 > > From: Kevin Paxton <kpax...@paxdesigns.com> > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Subject: Stus-List Options for getting rid of sails > > Message-ID: > > > > <CAOkrQrzmTaT+rXipJSv4Yjdc66peVB-ZUs=6mhac0_kkjc9...@mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > > Hey everyone, > > I have a number of head sails that I need to get rid of. I was > > wondering if any one knew of other consignment or places to sell used > > sails to. I'm? in the Chesapeake Bay area and know of Bacon's. I was > > actually there today having them take a look at them. But I was > > wondering if there was anywhere else to get a second opinion on value > > or a better deal than just 50% of sale price. > > > > A couple that need to be disposed of that aren't useful anymore as well. > > Anywhere that may recycle or something besides just throwing away? > > > > Thanks > > Kevin > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML atta > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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