In need of a mainsail, what are my options

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Hall Smith

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Dec 31, 2021, 12:25:54 PM12/31/21
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Hello all. New owner and new to the group. 

I purchased #105 early last year, did some rework and sailed most of the season. Great boat.

My issue is that the main has gone soft, good in light air and I can depower it to a degree, but unable to manage it above 20kt. I need a newer sail. 

A new main would be awesome, but I'm not racing and thought I'd at least look for a less than new option. Has anyone tried to recut or refit other sails to use on the J-18? Loads of used beach cat sails out there, but question compatability with non-rotating mast. VXONE is close, but I don't think it will work. Any other options? 
  
Super fun boat, fb video:   

Thanks,
Hall


Five Cubed Skipper

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Jan 28, 2022, 3:37:08 PM1/28/22
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Sorry Hall,
there's not much inventory (in existence) for used sails that don't already look like that one! (I lucked out and got out the sail I'd THOUUGHT was blown out 7 years ago- it look LOTS better than the one I was using...)
I really liked the mains that Haarstick built for me, but I'd go with North now for build quality - [ Haarstick got bought by Quantum and is building sails overseas- my jib built by Q had a failed forestay...I was NOT happy.]

-Five Cubed Skipper

Hall Smith

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Apr 13, 2022, 2:12:27 PM4/13/22
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Can anyone recommend any other sailmaker?

A new main from north would be great, but they are backed up a few months.  

Richard Holm

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Apr 13, 2022, 2:45:37 PM4/13/22
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JBW offered sails from North Inland and Ullman. Mine are Ullman.

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derek mckesson

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Apr 13, 2022, 5:18:13 PM4/13/22
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Contact chris coke @ Loong sails; cdarw...@gmail.com. 

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derek mckesson

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Apr 13, 2022, 5:19:31 PM4/13/22
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Chris cole 

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 Contact chris coke @ Loong sails; cdarw...@gmail.com. 

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JBW offered sails from North Inland and Ullman. Mine are Ullman.

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