where can I get secondhand sails?

[bob26]

Any suggestions welcome.

 

[LadyInBed]

I picked up a list from a guy at a boat jumble last year. No address but number is Poole (01202) 733501.
Sails rated as New, As New, Excellent, VGC, Good, Fair.

 

[nickdick]

You could also contact Simon Unwin at info@westawaysails.co.uk They have a large database (I think viewable on their website) I have had two or three really excellent sails from them at very reasonable prices and given that they are sailmakers they seem to know what they are talking about.

 

[ex-Gladys]

Look at the sailmakers. We bought a very new No 2 from Banks that I would guess was either not right for a racer or wasn't collected or something. Cost £200. Less than half price for a crackly new sail. You of course have to be lucky that they have the right size. Banks list theirs on their website.

 

[aidancoughlan]

http://www.secondhand-sails.co.uk/, seems to have a good range, although you'd probably have to travel to see them. Like mentioned above, your local sailmakers may have second hand sails even if not advertised.

 

[peasea]

What size/boat type?
A few people have them stowed in their lofts.

 

[oldharry]

http://www.seateach.com/ - large stock of very reasonably priced second hand and new sails. Website list is sometimes a bit out of date, but you just enter the size (luff and foot) you are looking for.

 

[Rohorn]

Hi...SeaTeach (see PBO ad.) sold me a light drifter which they first modified to my spec. They bought and sold used sails at that time five or so years ago.
Cheers.....R

 

[l'escargot]

This company in Chichester advertise second hand sails on their website and have an e mail enquiry form.