Used Spinnakers

hamiam · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2001

Has anyone had any experience buying and using a used spinnaker? I am considering several used asyms and am looking for some feedback. Do they get "blown out" like used mains and jibs?

HAM

Jeff_H · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2001

No, they get blown out faster than Mains or jibs. If you are buying a used chute you need to find out why they are being sold. Racing chutes have a short lifespan. That said the top sailors will often trade them in while they have some life in them. You sometimes see used cruising chutes for sail that have had little use and the owners did not want them taking up space any longer.

Jeff

carisea · #3 (**permalink**) 08-03-2001

I am buying a used boat and it came with an almost new asymetrical. (42''hunter) I might be interested in selling I know it is in good shape

hamiam · #4 (**permalink**) 08-06-2001

please email me with the sail dimensions: xxhamxx@hotmail.com /

sailacad · #5 (**permalink**) 08-10-2001

I have a tall rigged C&C 40. I believe our sail plans are simular and would be interested. What are you asking for it?

Tom Olson

carisea · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2001

It would appear as though $2500 would be reasonable. The previous owner said he used it once and felt it was too much effort. I looked at it and it does look brand new. it has small block and tackle set with it

carisea · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2001

hamiam-- I just looked on this message board today I will get sail dimensions this weekend and let you know. it is for a hunter passage 42 1992