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MiNO
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Initially Posted - 11/17/2009 : 10:58:24

Has anyone had any good experiences with selling a sail to one of those used-sail shops? I have a hank-on genoa for a standard 25 rig. I'm sure I could probably get more for it if I sold it myself; however, I haven't really got a clue what it is worth. I now have roller furling, so keeping it doesn't make much sense.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 11/17/2009 : 11:10:54

I haven't sold one that way but, I think you could get a good idea of the value of your sail by visiting their sites and comparing prices.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/17/2009 : 13:05:21

The best method to sell it is to sell it here. You say you don't know what it's worth. So what is it worth to you? Very little, as you already ahve another sail. Sell it cheap and let someone like me use it.
Dan

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 11/17/2009 : 13:19:05

I've had pretty good luck selling sails on Craigslist, although admittedly not Catalina sails. My last Hobie 16 sail generated a lot of interest and I eventually sold it to a guy in Texas. However I'd start it on here as suggested.

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 11/17/2009 : 13:30:54

FWIW
I think used sails are worth $100. I have bought and sold several at that price. It is enough money to bother with and a good deal for the buyer so everyone is happy.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/17/2009 : 15:00:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pastmember
 FWIW
I think used sails are worth $100. I have bought and sold several at that price.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Me too.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 11/17/2009 : 20:40:44

That sounds pretty reasonable to me.

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mlg3733
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Response Posted - 11/18/2009 : 11:39:59

I looked at Porpoise Sails' used inventory to get a sense of what used sails are worth. If you do sell to a sail loft you'll get abou 80% of what you can get by selling it yourself, and pay shipping if necessary. Then again it is less of a hassle than posting on Craigslist, Ebay or this site.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/18/2009 : 16:39:15

What size is it? I am looking for a brand new or very nearly new 135% for a C25 standard rig hank on.

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MiNO
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Response Posted - 11/18/2009 : 22:25:12

Thanks everyone.

The dimensions are:
29' 6.5'' luff
16' foot
28' 4'' leech

I wouldn't call it very nearly new though. Its still crisp, but a little dirty. I also have a blue canvas sail cover for it so it can be left on deck. I will post some pics when I get some extra time.

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hhrock
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 06:00:15

You might also want to consider donating your sails to fishermen in Haiti - http://www.sailsforsustenance.org/

We also just bought a roller furler, and have 3 headsails to get rid of: 110, 150, and a 170 drifter - all for 25' TR. These sails are all in good to really good condition, and depending on what they end up being worth (I am also trying to figure out), we may just decide to donate them to a good cause.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 11/19/2009 : 10:14:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> You might also want to consider donating your sails to fishermen in Haiti -<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

What an excellent idea!

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Deric
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Response Posted - 11/21/2009 : 15:30:29

This site is a great site for sharing ideas. I think offering the item on this site to members is just another part of the sharing.

My opinion of course,

Good luck with the sale of your sail.

Deric

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