when to sell a spinnaker?

G

Gsailor

...
Joined
30 Sep 2022
Messages
1,337
Visit site
Would I be correct in thinking that now is a silly time to sell a like-new spinnaker I found stowed on my boat? Bag has "Hyde" written on it.
After new season starts a better time?
And never having needed to buy a sail, what are spinnakers worth (for boat about 22 foot LOA).
 
Yes, I think spring would be the best time, but I suspect you'll find from eBay prices that it's barely worth selling.

Better to hang on to it if you think there's any chance you might use it.

I have a spinnaker here that I'd be too afraid to try on my own, but hopefully I will take some more experienced crew at some point in the future.
 
I don't like spinnakers so best to get rid of something whilst it looks unused, clew etc look like never had a line through them.

Ebay don't give a good historical data, mostly items for sale now and not last spring.

It is symmetrical which I believe is not sought after.

Now a para sail_ that would pique my interest but probably still too much trouble for me_ simple sailing is me.
 
What sort of boat? That ebay one fetched a good price because it is for a well known class of racing yacht. If it's for a Sonata probably worth something a Hurley 22 not so much.
Wouldn't think time of year matters you either need a new kite or you don't and they don't go off. Now is probably a good time before the sailmaker gets a call.
 
Just because I found it on my boat does not mean it is for my boat_ I realise now you mention it.

I will have to measure it too now that you mention it, of course.

Thank you.
 
I sold a spinnaker through boats & outboards. It was much too small for my boat. Not only did I give its dimensions but had photos of it flying on my advert. Thus people could see what shape it was and how it had only one minor repair.

Recently I bought 2 kites via Facebook group.
 
A mate drew our attention to a spinnaker on eBay that he thought would fit our boat. Used twice and a good price. It was made to fit a Sunsail boat for a motoring industry regatta. We bought it and my other half picked it up in London, the guard on the train wasn't too impressed when he loaded it on board ☹️

It has a company logo and had a couple of bloodstains but it is pretty bulletproof and is our first choice when double handing.
 
Blood on a spinnaker?

I knew there was a reason I don't like them_ poles that hit forestay, guy lines all over place _ uphaul, downhall.

The Pacific islanders sailors of old would have a fit_ or perhaps like them a lot.
 
Pacific islanders of old would have loved a polytarp & quite a few still use them.
As for prices i just bought an unused Kemp cruising chute that happens to fit my sabre for the princely sum of 50 quid.
Bargain in my book!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Other threads that may be of interest

C
Selling a boat to a non EU buyer
Replies
10
Views
345
dgadee
dgadee
bluey01
Anyone want to design a folding sailing dinghy with me?
2 3 4
Replies
66
Views
2K
bluey01
bluey01

Share this page

Top