Mailsail Cover

Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does anyone have any recommendations ? Couple of points: The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a difference. The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little extreme at both ends of the scale !. Thanks in advance, Grae

Check out "Sailrite.com" They will sell you a kit, or for a little extra, will finish it for you From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of graemorrison Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 4:03 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Mailsail Cover Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does anyone have any recommendations ? Couple of points: The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a difference. The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little extreme at both ends of the scale !. Thanks in advance, Grae

Congratulations Where in NJ and whats the name of the boat? That's the one that's on BB. It has one mod on it that the Les put on as it may have a tendency to wear at the mast winch. Sew in a piece of leather to cover that area on the inside or the cover as it helps in that regards. Its a nice unit. /ch

Grae, I live in Northern NJ and keep my boat on the Western LIS. When I needed a new Mainsail cover 2 years ago I got lots of prices and used Remy's Canvass Cushions & Drapes on City Island. I have lazy jacks and wanted the cover to fit with them in place. Remy made the cover for what others wanted as an extra charge to make the cuts for the lazy jacks. All you do is send Remy the old cover and she will replicate it. Her canvas work is excellent. http://www.superpages.com/bp/Bronx-NY/Remys-Canvass-Cushions-Drapes-L0094435974.htm Regards, Wayne From: graemorrison <gr… [at] gtmorrison.net> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 4:02:50 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Mailsail Cover Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does anyone have any recommendations ? Couple of points: The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a difference. The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little extreme at both ends of the scale !. Thanks in advance, Grae

graemorrison wrote: > > > Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a > 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in pretty > good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the previous > owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of things that > need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is replace the > main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary considerably > and as such I assume their respective quality, does anyone have any > recommendations > If you're a real cheapskate like me, buy a bunch of Sunbrella in a suitable color and sew it on over the original sail cover. My original sail cover was badly sun-rotted so I covered it with Sunbrella, leaving the original edges with their well-placed grommets, which I use. The I went back and cut out most of the old cover. Looks good, except for my stitches that wander a bit because of trying to sew a great big item on a small sewing machine sitting on a tiny table. But from 15 feet, you can't tell. Chris Campbell

Welcome to the Cal list. The 29 and 2-29 share the same main sail size. I happen to have an extra sail cover. It is the medium blue and it workable shape. I have been meaning to put it on ebay. If you paid the shipping, I would give it to you as a welcome to the Cal list. Wilkie On Aug 4, 2010, at 1:02 AM, graemorrison wrote: > Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a > 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in > pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the > previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of > things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is > replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary > considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does > anyone have any recommendations ? > > Couple of points: > > The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a > difference. > > The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little > extreme at both ends of the scale !. > > Thanks in advance, > Grae > > >

Here is a mail order place I bought tiller covers from (they do all sorts of "canvas"). They do not use Sunbrella. I requested a sample of the cloth, and they mailed it to me. Seems OK. No word on longevity yet (just got the covers). Workmanship looks good to me. http://leesailcovers.com/_wsn/page2.html?gclid=CMLCmZ6SoKMCFQ1HnQod4VoVmA Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rogers, Christopher C. Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 8:34 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Mailsail Cover Check out "Sailrite.com" They will sell you a kit, or for a little extra, will finish it for you From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of graemorrison Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 4:03 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Mailsail Cover Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does anyone have any recommendations ? Couple of points: The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a difference. The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little extreme at both ends of the scale !. Thanks in advance, Grae

Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the youngest girl to circumnavigate. http://www.lauradekker.nl/English/Basis.aspx?Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 greg

Greg Reinhard wrote: > > Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the > youngest girl to circumnavigate. > > http://www.lauradekker.nl/English/Basis.aspx?Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 > greg I don't know about the rest of you, but at that age, I had no capacity for contemplating and planning such an undertaking. Maybe that's just a confession of personal inadequacy, but I'll bet that it applies to most kids. There always seems to be a parent in the background, pushing surreptitiously and often with $$$ signs in the eyes. Or maybe I'm just an old cynic. Chris Campbell > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seems too young to me but from what I read she must be ready and capable as the courts have so ruled. Allen On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Greg Reinhard <gr… [at] yahoo.com>wrote: > > > Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the youngest > girl to circumnavigate. > > > http://www.lauradekker.nl/English/Basis.aspx?Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 > greg > ------------------------------ > > >

Old cynic? Probably. But it doesn't make you wrong. I am very concerned about this oneupsmenship of youngest around the world alone. It is a dangerous game to play with kids. While I'm sure this young girl is quite extraordinary and very mature for her age she would not even be allowed to make a legal contract in the US at that age. Why? Because as a society we don't think kids at that age have had sufficient experience to make those kinds of commitments. Setting off around the world alone in a sailboat is one hell of a commitment. I am just not sure that a young girl of her tender years has the experience to make that commitment. After Laura who will be next and at what age? I shudder to think. Do one of these kids have to get killed before this mindless competition stops? I keep wondering where the adults are. I, like many at that age, was lucky to be able to find my head with both hands let alone sail across an ocean. Regards, Wayne From: Chris Campbell <cl… [at] charterinternet.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 12:20:24 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker Greg Reinhard wrote: >Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the youngest girl >to circumnavigate. > >http://www.lauradek ker.nl/English/ Basis.aspx? >Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 > >greg > I don't know about the rest of you, but at that age, I had no capacity for contemplating and planning such an undertaking. Maybe that's just a confession of personal inadequacy, but I'll bet that it applies to most kids. There always seems to be a parent in the background, pushing surreptitiously and often with $$$ signs in the eyes. Or maybe I'm just an old cynic. Chris Campbell

Wa > After Laura who will be next and at what age? I shudder to think. > Do one of these kids have to get killed before this mindless > competition stops? I keep wondering where the adults are. They are making arrangements at the bank or investment advisor, I suspect. Chris Campbell

Remember the 14 year old girl that crashed her aircraft taking off to set a record? This was some years ago . This affects all sailors. My Best, Mike F. From: Wayne Gillikin <wa… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 9:50:22 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker (Chris) Old cynic? Probably. But it doesn't make you wrong. I am very concerned about this oneupsmenship of youngest around the world alone. It is a dangerous game to play with kids. While I'm sure this young girl is quite extraordinary and very mature for her age she would not even be allowed to make a legal contract in the US at that age. Why? Because as a society we don't think kids at that age have had sufficient experience to make those kinds of commitments. Setting off around the world alone in a sailboat is one hell of a commitment. I am just not sure that a young girl of her tender years has the experience to make that commitment. After Laura who will be next and at what age? I shudder to think. Do one of these kids have to get killed before this mindless competition stops? I keep wondering where the adults are. I, like many at that age, was lucky to be able to find my head with both hands let alone sail across an ocean. Regards, Wayne From: Chris Campbell <cl… [at] charterinternet.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 12:20:24 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker Greg Reinhard wrote: >Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the youngest girl >to circumnavigate. > >http://www.lauradek ker.nl/English/ Basis.aspx? >Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 > >greg > I don't know about the rest of you, but at that age, I had no capacity for contemplating and planning such an undertaking. Maybe that's just a confession of personal inadequacy, but I'll bet that it applies to most kids. There always seems to be a parent in the background, pushing surreptitiously and often with $$$ signs in the eyes. Or maybe I'm just an old cynic. Chris Campbell

YUP!!! From: Wayne Gillikin <wa… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 9:50:22 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker (Chris) Old cynic? Probably. But it doesn't make you wrong. I am very concerned about this oneupsmenship of youngest around the world alone. It is a dangerous game to play with kids. While I'm sure this young girl is quite extraordinary and very mature for her age she would not even be allowed to make a legal contract in the US at that age. Why? Because as a society we don't think kids at that age have had sufficient experience to make those kinds of commitments. Setting off around the world alone in a sailboat is one hell of a commitment. I am just not sure that a young girl of her tender years has the experience to make that commitment. After Laura who will be next and at what age? I shudder to think. Do one of these kids have to get killed before this mindless competition stops? I keep wondering where the adults are. I, like many at that age, was lucky to be able to find my head with both hands let alone sail across an ocean. Regards, Wayne From: Chris Campbell <cl… [at] charterinternet.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 12:20:24 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker Greg Reinhard wrote: >Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the youngest girl >to circumnavigate. > >http://www.lauradek ker.nl/English/ Basis.aspx? >Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 > >greg > I don't know about the rest of you, but at that age, I had no capacity for contemplating and planning such an undertaking. Maybe that's just a confession of personal inadequacy, but I'll bet that it applies to most kids. There always seems to be a parent in the background, pushing surreptitiously and often with $$$ signs in the eyes. Or maybe I'm just an old cynic. Chris Campbell

Hi David, I bought a 1974 2-29 about a month ago, and my mainsail cover's in pretty rough shape. If Grae, the original poster, doesn't want the mainsail cover you offered, I'd be interested and would be glad to pay the shipping. I'm in zip code 95018. Excuse me for jumping on this, but I didn't want the offer to go to waste. Let me know - thanks! Dan --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, David Wilkie Owen <dwowen@...> wrote: > > > Welcome to the Cal list. > > The 29 and 2-29 share the same main sail size. I happen to have an > extra sail cover. It is the medium blue and it workable shape. I > have been meaning to put it on ebay. If you paid the shipping, I > would give it to you as a welcome to the Cal list. > > Wilkie > > > > On Aug 4, 2010, at 1:02 AM, graemorrison wrote: > > > Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a > > 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in > > pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the > > previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of > > things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is > > replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary > > considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does > > anyone have any recommendations ? > > > > Couple of points: > > > > The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a > > difference. > > > > The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little > > extreme at both ends of the scale !. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Grae > > > > > > >

Hi guys, thanks to all for your posts, especially thanks to Dan for the offer of a his extra cover but I'm on vacation in England at the moment, it's where I hail from originally and I go back every couple of years to catch up and will not be back in the US for a little while and if David has a more dire need, my cover is serviceable, at least to the end of the season, and can cope till then but again thanks for the offer. With regard to Chris123 - I'm moored in the Navesink and she's called 'Destiny' (hopefully prophetic - in a good way !) Cheers, Grae On 05/08/2010 00:28, Dan Soltzberg wrote: > > Hi David, > > I bought a 1974 2-29 about a month ago, and my mainsail cover's in > pretty rough shape. If Grae, the original poster, doesn't want the > mainsail cover you offered, I'd be interested and would be glad to pay > the shipping. I'm in zip code 95018. > > Excuse me for jumping on this, but I didn't want the offer to go to > waste. Let me know - thanks! > > Dan > > --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.com>, > David Wilkie Owen <dwowen@...> wrote: > > > > > > Welcome to the Cal list. > > > > The 29 and 2-29 share the same main sail size. I happen to have an > > extra sail cover. It is the medium blue and it workable shape. I > > have been meaning to put it on ebay. If you paid the shipping, I > > would give it to you as a welcome to the Cal list. > > > > Wilkie > > > > > > > > On Aug 4, 2010, at 1:02 AM, graemorrison wrote: > > > > > Hi, Just like to introduce myself to the group. I've just bought a > > > 1972 Cal-29 - my first boat - which as far as I can tell is in > > > pretty good shape (for a 38 year old!) and well looked after by the > > > previous owner, however, as with most boats there are a number of > > > things that need a 'bit of tlc' but the first thing I need to do is > > > replace the main sail cover, I've looked online and the prices vary > > > considerably and as such I assume their respective quality, does > > > anyone have any recommendations ? > > > > > > Couple of points: > > > > > > The sails look to be from a Cal-2-29, not sure if that makes a > > > difference. > > > > > > The boat is moored in mid New Jersey so the weather can be a little > > > extreme at both ends of the scale !. > > > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > Grae > > > > > > > > > > > > >

You may be as old as I am. I don't think you are a cynic. I concur with what you say. It is the unfulfilled dreams of her parents or the quest for financial gain , recognition, publicity, etc. Remember the Balloon Boy who was "lost" when the balloon broke loose and a rescue was put in place. Later his parents were arrested for the scam when it was discovered he was never in the balloon in the first place. Yes Wayne, a child will be lost at sea as this will continue so long as the publicity brings income to whomever seeks it. My Best, Mike From: Wayne Gillikin <wa… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 9:50:22 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker (Chris) Old cynic? Probably. But it doesn't make you wrong. I am very concerned about this oneupsmenship of youngest around the world alone. It is a dangerous game to play with kids. While I'm sure this young girl is quite extraordinary and very mature for her age she would not even be allowed to make a legal contract in the US at that age. Why? Because as a society we don't think kids at that age have had sufficient experience to make those kinds of commitments. Setting off around the world alone in a sailboat is one hell of a commitment. I am just not sure that a young girl of her tender years has the experience to make that commitment. After Laura who will be next and at what age? I shudder to think. Do one of these kids have to get killed before this mindless competition stops? I keep wondering where the adults are. I, like many at that age, was lucky to be able to find my head with both hands let alone sail across an ocean. Regards, Wayne From: Chris Campbell <cl… [at] charterinternet.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 12:20:24 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Laura Deckker Greg Reinhard wrote: >Here is a link to Laura Deckker's blog, She is trying to be the youngest girl >to circumnavigate. > >http://www.lauradek ker.nl/English/ Basis.aspx? >Tid=5019&Sid=5038&Hmi=5038&Smi=5038 > >greg > I don't know about the rest of you, but at that age, I had no capacity for contemplating and planning such an undertaking. Maybe that's just a confession of personal inadequacy, but I'll bet that it applies to most kids. There always seems to be a parent in the background, pushing surreptitiously and often with $$$ signs in the eyes. Or maybe I'm just an old cynic. Chris Campbell