david: i'm with bob on this - get a new main. i had a new main made for my old M15 by Elliott / Pattison Sailmakers. i was very happy with their customer service and the quality of the sail. see discussion here - http://m15-named-scred.webs.com/apps/blog/show/2509052-new-main-has-arrived- http://m15-named-scred.webs.com/apps/blog/show/2509042-new-main-raised-sca-v... be sure to measure your sail to confirm that your 15 has the same dimensions as the new-build 15s. sails in good condition are VERY important for boat performance. a new 'set' for SWEET PEA, my M17, is on the 'short list' for 2011. dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com --- On Mon, 4/12/10, Bob From California <ocean37@hotmail.com> wrote: David Order a new Main and Jib from Harry. Here's the link. You will be amazed at how much better your boat will sail. http://epsails.com/ Fair winds.Bob
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:57:29 -0700 From: d_b_grah@yahoo.com
Over the weekend I managed to tear the mainsail on my mid 1980's Montgomery 15. I haven't been able to bear to inspect it closely yet but I think 2 seems about halfway up the sail tore about halfway from the leech to the luff. I wonder what options I have. The sail is fairly worn and is red, white, and blue.
Any suggestions for how to determine if a repair would be best, if a used sail would be best, or a new one would be best would be hugely appreciated. I'd want the best value over the remaining life of the boat determine what is the best approach to me. I live about 6 hours drive from the nearest sail loft.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
David Grah Bishop, California