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hhrock
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Initially Posted - 05/21/2009 :  15:55:01  Show Profile
The newbies again (1979 Catalina 25 TR FK)...

I just found out I would be getting a small bonus at work, so I am seriously considering spending it on a CDI roller furling system for my new toy. We already have 3 headsails that came with the boat that we would sell if we did it.

Since part of the business case for the roller furler is how much we could get for our other sails, does anyone have enough experience to know ranges for what we might be able to get for the following on ebay (or this forum)? I don't know the age or make of these sails, but will be happy to take general and detailed photos of any problem areas I might find (so far haven't found any on my quick inspection). We've only had the boat for 3 weeks, so I haven't used all of them yet.

110 Jib in very good condition.
135 Jib in excellent condition
170 drifter (blue) in extremely good condition

If you're intested in advance - let me know!
Helen Rock
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/21/2009 :  16:12:21  Show Profile
Value depends a lot on condition of the sails, type of cloth, and who made them. A good to excellent condition sail may bring as much as half of the new price. Check out other sail ads on ebay. Ask other sailors in your area to look at them and see what they think. Won't hurt to post them in the Swap Meet here and see what happens. folks are always looking for a bargain.

Recently on Ebay 3 sails sold together as a set for about $550, a main, a hank-on jib, and a furling 150.
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mlg3733
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  12:17:48  Show Profile
Check for used sails and their prices at Porpoise Sails:
http://www.porpoisesailing.com/products.asp
Of course that's what they sell them for, not what you would be able to get on Ebay or Craigslist. Also Jibs and Genoas are harder to sell since everyone is looking for furlers, you may want to look into converting the 135 to roller furling since it is in excellent condition.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  12:22:07  Show Profile
You might also consider keeping the drifter since you can use it on very light wind days even if you have a furler. Or, send me a message before you post is somewhere for sale. I might be interested.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  15:21:45  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I'd be interested in the drifter, even though there is a PHRF hit just for having it on board.
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hhrock
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  17:09:55  Show Profile
Good to know there is interest in at least one of them. Have no idea what a PHRF hit is, but having 3 big sailbags sitting around can certainly take up space and cause some juggling - one of the reasons for switching.

I'd be interested in knowing how to use the drifter with the roller furler.

It occurred to me that since I am not in a rush to do this, it might be worthwhile to wait until the Annapolis boat show, since we're planning on going this year. Anyone have experience with sale prices on sails/roller furlers there?

Thanks for all the help!
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  19:12:22  Show Profile
The drifter can be flown with a loose luff. Hauled up with a spare halyard (or the regular jib halyard if it's not required for the furler). The tack is attached at the base of the forestay and the clew is sheeted with lightweight lines. A whisker pole will be helpful.

If I were you, I'd keep the drifter in any case but, again, let me know if you're interested in selling it.

A PHRF is something racers worry about. It's the handicapping system that levels the playing field for different kinds of boats.
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