Want To Buy: Main Sail for Endeavourcat 30 needed desperately

[Bluewaters2812]

Hi folks, caught in a squall and despite reefing down we have a shredded main sail on our 1992 Endeavourcat 30. Desperately need a main sail that will fit. Smaller is fine. Have measured the following:

Luff 35ft (Maybe a couple inches more okay)
Leech 38ft (Maybe a couple inches more okay)
Foot 17 ft (inch or two more okay)
Smaller would be safer to make sure it fits.

We are stuck on a small Cay in the Bahamas (Munjack Cay) with a small Jib and no main sail, as well as a broken inner stay but our spirits are still intact. Have jury rigged the stay and are going to cut the main sail shorter and see if we can't somehow sew it together as a jury rigged sail but this is out of desperation. We don't have a lot to spend. Please ask around and see if we can source something, thanks.

[the_alpine]

Best of luck!


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[Boatguy30]

I think there is one around here 36 by 18. Have not measured it myself. That too big?

[cashgar]

Did you check the inventory of used sail of
Bacon Sails they are in Annapolis

And if you buy a used sail from a person or a company outside of the Bahamas send them a copy of your cruising permit need to be send with your sail to avoid the 50 % taxes of importation

Good luck

[stevebein]

Sailorman in Fort Lauderdale, Minney's in Southern California are two I know. There are a lot of other used sail stores.
Google used sailboat sails and you will have many. Otherwise those on this forum usually have enough for their own boats. But many have some locations of used sail stores. A good Google search should put you in touch with some who will work with you. Many are reasonable, but the cost of shipping might be high. You will have to determine where the benefits of buying an intact and good condition sail outweighs the cost in time and effort to sew and repair what you have to limp back.
Good luck.

[Snore]

Check second wind sail in ft Lauderdale. They have a decent array


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[sanibel sailor]

Minney's is the place for cheap sails, you have a quite long foot, but there seem to be a couple OK, starting at $95
(949) 548-4192
Mainsails
33'37'15' 6"7 OZ DACRONEXT METAL SLIDESPOOR 4K40, BAD LUFF TAPE DAMAGE, U FIX, REST OF SAIL GOOD, LEATHER WEBINGS FOR LUFF AND FOOT SLIDES, NO RETURNM 15-0614495 NR202
M33'35' 8"12'7 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESUKV GOOD 7L? 30, CROSS CUT, NICE, CLEAN, 1 REEFM 15-02857$695203
M33' 10"35' 8"13' 2"9 OZ COTTONEXT METAL SLIDESXLNT 8CLASSIC CANVAS SAIL, HAND WORKED, 1 REEF, KRM 15-049411$495204
M33' 11"35'9' 6"8 OZ DACRON3/4 SLIDESROLLY TASKERGOOD 7LOOSE FOOT, 3X STICH, BLACK DRAFT STRIPE, RED SAIL #'S, 2 REEFSM 15-08352$495205
M33' 2"34'12' 6"5.5 OZ DACRONPLASTIC PLUGSNORTHV GOOD 7UP HIGH WINDOW, LOOSE FOOT, LASER 28, W/ BATTENSM 14-16953$595206
M33' 3"35'12' 10"9 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLUGSNORTHGOOD 5SHIELDS OCC, FOOT WINDOW CRACKEDM 13-99648$295207
M33' 3"34' 10"11'7 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESNORTHGOOD 5B 30, BATTENS NOT INCLUDED, FOOT ROPE ATTACHMENTM 15-04660$295208
M33' 4"35'9' 6"7 OZ DACRONPLASTIC SLUGS 1/2LEADING EDGEGOOD 5C & C 29, SMALL REPAIRS AND PATCHES, 2 REEFSM 14-15245$495209
M33' 8"33'20' 10"11 OZ DACRONMETAL SLIDESLEEFAIR 4+3X STITCH, VERY DIRTY, LONG FOOTM 14-05538$395210
M33' 8"36' 11'7 OZ DACRONMETAL SLIDESNORTHV GOOD 7CAL 3-30, METAL SLIDES ON LUFF AND FOOT, 1 REEF, NICE SAILM 15-11357$495211
M33' 9"36' 4"10' 7"7 OZ DACRONGROMMETS NO SLIDESSTARBOARDGOOD 6CAL 34, 2 REEFS, GROMMETS NO SLIDESM 15-156102$495212
M34' 10"36' 8"11' 4"7.5 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESCATALINAFAIR 4CATALINA 30, LOTS OF REPAIRS, 1 REEFM 15-19747$245213
M34' 10"36'9' 6"6 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESNORTHFAIR 4NEWPORT 30 MK 2, 2 PATCHES, RUST STAIN, LEECH BAD, 1 REEF, NO RETURNM 15- 1055895 NR214
M34' 11"36' 9"11' 3"7 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESUKFAIR 4ERICSON 32, LEECH DIRTY, SMALL PATCH, 2 REEFSM 14-06750$495215
M34' 4"37' 4"14'11 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESNORTHGOOD 6+YORKTOWN 35, DIRTY, 2 REEFSM 14-084105$895216
M34' 5"36' 4"11' 4"9 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLUGSJOHNSONFAIR 43X STITCH, DIRTY, 3 REEFS, NO BATTENS INCLUDEDM 14-097415$395217
M34' 6"35' 9"12' 6"9 OZ DACRON#6 FOILNEIL PRYDEGOOD 6ROLLER FURLING MAIN, VERTICAL BATTENS/ NOT INCLUDED, RF BLOCK AT CLEW, SMALL PATCH AT CLEWM 14-12551$395218
M34' 6"35' 9"12' 6"9 OZ DACRON#6 FOILNEIL PRYDEGOOD 6ROLLER FURLING MAIN, VERTICAL BATTENS/ NOT INCLUDED, RF BLOCK AT CLEWM 14-12651$395219
M34' 6"36'10' 6"8 OZ DACRONGROMMETS, NO SLIDESGOOD 6NO SLIDEDS, DIRTY, BLACK SAIL #S, 2 REEFSM 15-05360$495220
M34' 8"36' 6"11'7 OZ DACRON3/4 PLASTIC SLIDESGOOD 6CATALINA 30, DIRTY, 2 REEFSM 15-08259$295221
M34' 9"32' 8"21'9 OZ DACRONMETAL SLIDESPINEAPPLEXLNT BUT DIRTYFISHERMAN FOR SCHOONER, TOP 17' 3", WHITE & TANBARK STRIPES, NEED WASHINGM 15-01441$950222
M35'36' 10"12'8 OZ DACRONEXT METAL SLIDESNORTHGOOD 61 REEF, NICE SAILM 15-160316$395223
M35' 4"36' 9"10' 8"7 OZ DACRONEXT METAL SLIDESSINBADFAIR 4CAL 3-34, 2 REEFS, NO RETURN, NEEDS WORKM 11-6051245 NR224
M35' 4"38'12'9 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESFAIR 4+PATCHES, LEECH DIRTY, 1 REEFM 14-05053$295225
M35' 5"38' 3"12' 6"7.5 OZ DACSLIDES MISSINGUKVERY GOOD 6HUNTER 29.5, FULL BATTEN, NO BATTENS OR CARS, LITTLE DIRTYM 10-12251$695226
M35' 7"38'13'5"9 OZ DACRONMETAL SLIDESLAMBFAIR 5DIRTY, 3X STITCH, WORN, 2 REEFSM 14-088410$495227
M35' 8"39 '4"13' 2"2 PLY 7 OZ DACMETAL INTERNAL SLIDESXLNT 9SWAN 53, STORM TRYSAIL / PASSAGE MAINSAIL, COUPLE OF STAINS, LOOSE FOOTEDM 10-10446$995228
M35' 8"38' 6"10' 9"7 OZ DACRONROPE LUFFHOODGOOD 634? 2X STITCH, BLUE SAIL #S 9110, REPAIRED RIP ON LEECH, 3 REEFSM 15-11151$495229
M35' 9"37'10' 9"8 OZ DACRONPLASTIC INT SLIDESFAIR 4HUNTER 30, BATTN POCKETS NEED WORK, RUST STAIN, 1 REEFM 14-098415$395230
M35'10"37' 6"14' 6"7.5 oz DacRopePattisonFair 4Rhodes 33 bad stains dirty no rtn11-139405$195231
M35'10"39' 6"16' 4"8.5 oz DacSlides missingTaskerFair 4bolt rope needs wk bad stains no rtn11-104407$195232
M36'37' 8"11' 7"8 oz Dac

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by Bluewaters2812

Luff 35ft (Maybe a couple inches more okay)
Leech 38ft (Maybe a couple inches more okay)
Foot 17 ft (inch or two more okay)
Smaller would be safer to make sure it fits..

Many lofts have new sails that were never picked up or slightly used. its worth a check.

There are several sail lofts that specialize in used sails. Google search shows:

Atlantic Sail Traders - Used sails, New sails, Sail Broker

Used Sails from Second Wind Sails

https://www.mastheadsailinggear.com/

Sail Dealers - New Sails And Used Sails Listings in Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory

Bacon Sails

https://www.schurrsails.com/sailsforsale.asp

The Sailwarehouse=

CAST-AWAYS Used Sail Loft and Marine Surplus

Doyle Sailmakers: Custom Internet Specials

MINNEY'S YACHT SURPLUS - WE MAKE BOATING AFFORDABLE

For Sale

[Bluewaters2812]

Originally Posted by Boatguy30

I think there is one around here 36 by 18. Have not measured it myself. That too big?

That is so close but just too big. I might get away with 35.4 or 35.6 by 17.3.

[Bluewaters2812]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

Many lofts have new sails that were never picked up or slightly used. its worth a check.

There are several sail lofts that specialize in used sails. Google search shows:

Atlantic Sail Traders - Used sails, New sails, Sail Broker

Used Sails from Second Wind Sails

https://www.mastheadsailinggear.com/

Sail Dealers - New Sails And Used Sails Listings in Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory

Bacon Sails

https://www.schurrsails.com/sailsforsale.asp

The Sailwarehouse=

CAST-AWAYS Used Sail Loft and Marine Surplus

Doyle Sailmakers: Custom Internet Specials

MINNEY'S YACHT SURPLUS - WE MAKE BOATING AFFORDABLE

For Sale

Thank you for your help and effort in providing those links, much appreciated. With the exception of 2 I had already checked those sites. I re-checked them but there doesn't seem to be anything that will work. The Endeavourcat has a long boom for the luff and leech, so I guess it will be a hard search.

[Bluewaters2812]

Minney's is the place for cheap sails, you have a quite long foot, but there seem to be a couple OK, starting at $95

(949) 548-4192Thanks for that list. Yes, the Endeavourcat does have a long foot for the luff and leech lengths. I can do with a slightly shorter foot length but often the leech is too short too and I would have a boom that sits at an unacceptably high angle lol.
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[Bluewaters2812]

Thanks for that info, appreciate that effort, yes the Endeavourcat does have a long foot. Often the leech is too short too and then I would be sitting with a boom angled so I could slide down lol.

[Bluewaters2812]

[QUOTE=sanibel sailor;1955464]Minney's is the place for cheap sails, you have a quite long foot, but there seem to be a couple OK, starting at $95
(949) 548-4192
Thanks for that effort, yes the foot is long on the Endeavourcat and often the leech is too short on the sails I see.
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[Bluewaters2812]

A big thanks to some folks here who have really tried to help with links etc. I still haven't found anything suitable but have so far cut the shredded sail and have pieced it as best I can. Someone is lending me a sewing machine so tomorrow I will see what I can sew and end up with haha. I hope my jury rigged sail and sewing will get us back to the States.

[colemj]

You could go South to Nassau for a new local sail: Phillips Sailmakers – RACING & CRUISING SAILS

If you are heading to the US now, the winds are predominantly out of the East - just wait for a good forecast and slide on over under just your headsail.

Mark