Topic: Looking for sails

I am n Nova Scotia with a CO 26 and bought the boat with two sails only.  A main and a Genoa, (roller furled).  Last week the foresail  took a hit and tore along the leech and where the UV fabric is sewn in. 
A simple repair, I hope; by replacing the entire portion of the UV material.  BUT I now feel that I need a least a spare Genoa and eventually a small jib (Storm) as I am going to add another forestay to the deck to work off my unused spinnaker halyard.

wondering if anyone has any sails with a few years left in them, would also consider another main with full battens and three reefing cringles preferred.

thanks  Paul

Re: Looking for sails

Hi Paul,

Yesterday I posted an ad for a 100% genoa for sale that certainly has a few years left in it, especially if you intend to use it as a back-up for your furled sail.  I also still have my origial main that was converted to full battened.  I've replace the main already so I'm willing to let the old one go if you want to try it to see if you like a full battened sail.  The only thing missing from the main is the actual battens as I have cut them up to use for other things!  The main is a bit blown but still sets ok, but that's why the previous owners put the full battens in - to re-shape the sail.  My experience with it was that it set well with one reef in it to flatten it out a bit.  It would benefit greatly from a moveable outhaul (which my boat did not originally have), and a cunningham to flatten it at full hoist.  When I got my new main I went back to short battens - one full batten at the top then the rest partials - I didn't like the full battens.  These sails would go pretty cheaply especially as you'd have to ship them out of province.

Re: Looking for sails

Hi,
Co26 nu. 305 I bought last year came with a storm jib although the boat is rigged with a roller furling. Jib is still crisp and was seldom used if ever. I was planning to  install an additionnal forstay but changed my mind after reading all the technical stuff about affecting the mast integrity etc... on the forum. I opted for a new set of sails: main with 3 reefs and 130% furling genoea. In any case my jib is up for grabs if you decide to go ahead with the extra stay but I'd advise to read what the tech specialists think of it. I would sell it for half the price of a new one shipping to NS included. I can send picture if you wish.
... )))))) May the wind fill your sails and the sun shine in your face

...)))) May the wind fill your sails and the sun shine in your face cool

Re: Looking for sails

I realize this posting is a bit old.

I have a hank-on, 130% genoa that I don't particularly need.  To get it cut for your furler will be about $220cad.  E-mail me if you'd like to chat.

Also, I have a "main" that the previous owner of my boat gave me.  It's a mizzen from another boat but apparently the correct size for a Co26... he used it as a spare.  It's a bit dirty but the sail loft said the fabric is in acceptable condition.  I would let this go very cheaply to anyone that could use it.

Regards,
Jordan.