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Com-Pac Model Specific Discussions => CP-16's => Topic started by: Citroen/Dave on July 03, 2013, 07:49:41 PM

Title: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Citroen/Dave on July 03, 2013, 07:49:41 PM
I have about a month to go before my new CP16/2 sails are due to arrive.

What is the proper way to discard an '85 original main and jib? I feel like there ought to be a patriotic way like burning them in respect to the many miles these soft "old bags" have travelled with the previous owners.

I have used them four times, never got in irons, and had to reef the main on two trips.  No complaints other than the Bimini/low boom clearance problem that has my DIY Bimini project on hold. I am looking forward to better sailing performance; "Slow Dancing" might just dance more upright and pick up the tempo a little with the new sails!

If anyone wants them, (next month), they are yours for the cost of shipping.  If you have a "new" old boat and are in the position that anything is better than nothing, then leave a message.

Citroen/Dave in Lynchburg, Virginia
Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Andrew on July 03, 2013, 08:30:22 PM
give these guys some consideration...they re-cycle sails and give you a tote or some other items of trade. I just sent them some sails but have not received the merchandise back yet, but it's a great way to get something for old sails. They can incorporate your sail insignia's into a custom design.

http://www.seabags.com/recycle-your-sail (http://www.seabags.com/recycle-your-sail)

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Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Citroen/Dave on July 04, 2013, 07:38:55 AM
Wow, Andrew!  Great response!

I still have a month to go if anyone else is interested.

Dave
Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: skip1930 on July 04, 2013, 07:49:16 AM
Andrew has a good idea.
Make sea bags out of the old 'canvas'.
Make a boom tent.
Make a storm chute [sea anchor]
Start a business, the government needs your money.

skip.
Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Pacman on July 04, 2013, 07:55:46 AM
I would like to try them.  They are probably better than mine, at least the mainsail.

I am still using the original mainsail on my 1976 C-16.

My jib is ok but my main is in very sad shape.

I'll PM my mailing address.

Thanks!
Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Andrew on July 04, 2013, 10:00:21 PM
....forgot to mention another place that does the same thing as SeaBags in Southport, NC

http://www.southportsailmakers.com/recycleyoursail.html (http://www.southportsailmakers.com/recycleyoursail.html)
Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Billy on July 05, 2013, 12:11:35 AM
Another in Tarpon Springs, FL. Castaway Sails.

Pretty much the same thing.
Title: Re: How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?
Post by: Citroen/Dave on July 07, 2013, 07:12:48 AM
The old sails have been asked for and they will be shipped after the new sails arrive.

Thanks.
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