On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 11:47:32AM -0000, cptstarz1004 wrote:
> After years of sailing with me, my best friend traded for my old boat
> which he sails faithfully every year as often as he can. The economy
> tanked and he cannot afford a new mainsail. He has restored this boat
> to factory specs but the mainsail is failing him from solar damage. He
> is holding it together with 10 pounds duck tape his only option for
> repairs. Please help him fly his passion with a new mainsail kit and
> restore the pride of the Buffalo Creek Yacht Club to her former glory.
> The boat turns 49 years old in September and still shines like a new
> dime in spite of her tattered sails.
> http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/139662/voteable_entries/27322727
Your friend may find Polysails worth considering. About $150 for a suit
of light air sails (mostly used on small boats, but the owner tells me
that they've used them on a 35' boat, and they've gone 5 seasons
already.) These also make a terrific backup that you can stow in a tiny
space.
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Ben Okopnik
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