I've picked up sails from Minney's and Bacon. Mostly to find something to get me through a couple years until I can afford a real sail. The rating systems are unique, but you also have to remember you're buying a used sail. If you want something that performs like a new sail, pony up for it. Each place does a nice job of keeping complete junk out of inventory - this is coming from someone that has tried to get rid of old sails through them.
I've found these shops will negotiate, but only after the sail has been in inventory for a while. Timing is everything. Hope that helps if someone is considering going that route. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of bobmor99 . Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 8:48 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Used sails I've bought headsails from Minney's, Bacon's and Masthead - hoping to learn what the perfect headsail was - and then order something new. The big deals with used sails are the price and "the rating". One man's fair-good is another's B+, is another's B-. Bacon's (Mrs. Bacon, RIP) negotiated -~%20% on my first purchase (a heavy mylar, yankee-cut 145 - sucked) but her successor wouldn't budge later on a 145 NorLam (mildewed). Neither Minney's nor Masthead would dicker. My current headsail (~125) was acquired locally (super-cheap and crinkly). I'll probably stay with it as it's well shaped, easy to tack, and eventual cruising has become more appealing than racing. Bob M Ox 33-1 Jax, FL On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 1:23 PM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: All, If you are looking for used sails check out Minney's Surplus. There prices are better than Bacon's, plus they are offering 1/3 off hybrid laminates. I just bought a #2 and a #3 for a ridiculously low price. Hopefully I'll be hoisting them in a couple weeks. -- Joel 35/3 Annapolis 301 541 8551 <tel:301%20541%208551> _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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