John Last year i broke my largest batten on the Main. I went to my local hardware store (Ace) and found a wooden batten the right width and purchased a 4' length the shortest length available cut it to size and sanded it so it have rounded corners, Vola a sail batten at a low $😈 George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails" On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 10:14 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
Speaking of sail care...I have a couple broken battens in my M17 main. Where might I get replacements (and a spare or two)?
thanks, John S.
On 07/08/2016 07:14 PM, George Iemmolo wrote:
Rick
I miss wrote Salerite when I meant SailCare in Ford PA.
The process is called Lamauney Reconditioning. They check your sail for damage repair same clean them and then re-resin by impregnating the cloth and setting by heat. They also add a fungal agent to prevent mildew, one for water repellency and a third for ultraviolet protection. Makes them like new (stiff). Very reasonable pricing
They also have a Sail Loft for sail modification. I have had a second hand purchased Jib modified from hank on to roller furling this year. I am considering going to full battens on my Main next year. :
They also sell small Sail Boat hardware;
Disclaimer I do not have any connection to SailCare other than being a satisfied customer over the past 20 years.
George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails"
On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 6:49 PM, Rick Davies <jdavies104@gmail.com> wrote:
What's the restoration process? My M17 main is ten years old, and has the
consistency of a bed sheet, but it still has a decent shape. I'd like to keep it going.
Rick M17 #633 Lynne L
On Friday, July 8, 2016, George Iemmolo <griemmolo2@gmail.com> wrote:
Agree with Steve regarding having sails reconditioned and having "M"
logo
with Boat # added by Sailrite is the way to go. Have used them over the years on 4 different boats and find them great to work with. Sails come back like new using their restoration process. Follow Up is always a good idea and have found them to be quite respective to my phone calls and e-mails.
George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails"
On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 1:40 PM, Steve Trapp <stevetrapp@q.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
I sent my sails to SailRite a couple of years ago and the restored my
originals, retaining the original M-15 and 335. However, I recommend
if
you
choose to do that, communicate with them frequently and use your
various
communication media, telephone, printed letter by U.S.P.S mail and
e-mails
because my experience was my messages did not reach the work room for awhile and there was some delay as a result. I think it cost about $
200
or so, and was much less expensive than replacing the sail. Will dig
out
their contact info if you want?
Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: AM Middleriverstudio Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 9:30 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com <javascript:;> Subject: M_Boats: Sail graphics
Although we still have original sails, I rarely use them. I'd like to
get
the 'M' logo/graphics for newer sails. Any suggestion as to where or
what
kind to get?
a
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