So I'm in the market for new jib sheets and my goto Annapolis Performance Sailing at APDLTD.COM keeps throwing 404 errors. I call them up a describe the problem hoping that they can simply make the order over the phone. The associate tells me that they no longer carry cordage of any type! She goes on to tell me that they also no longer sell ANY hardware and no longer perform rigging services! I ask, what do you carry? and she says, apparel/accessories only. I was completely dumbfounded since they had seemingly had such a large presence in the sailing community, both locally and on the internet. I expressed my disappointment and wished them luck with the new business model.
Upon hanging up, I called Fawcett's which has a very limited internet presence but phenomenal staff and selection. Joe was extremely helpful, he ordered a spool of cordage just for me, and had the 100' I needed cut, whipped and shipped at a better price than that of West Marine Pro (which gave ~20% discount). The price comparison was close and I will have to wait 2 weeks for them to get the spool but I'm not in a big rush and keeping the local business is valuable to me. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD
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