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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: flag-d on November 04, 2006, 12:07:01 am

Title: Argus, wishbone schooner sails
Post by: flag-d on November 04, 2006, 12:07:01 am

I have (inherited) an ageing Argus, 36" or thereabouts, wishbone schooner my Dad made, I suspect before I was born...yes, that long ago!  The sails have definitely seen better days and are starting to 'go' in places.  Does anyone know if I can buy a set of sails for her or of anyone who'd be willing to make a set of sails?  I have plans which mention 'parachute silk', which I suspect I might struggle to find these days!
She's a beautiful looking boat and needs a bit of a spruce up here and there (winter project) and a new suit would be nice too.

Mike

Title: Re: Argus, wishbone schooner sails
Post by: tobyker on November 04, 2006, 12:16:27 am

Ripstop nylon from a kite shop?

Title: Re: Argus, wishbone schooner sails
Post by: cbr900 on November 04, 2006, 06:38:19 am

Or you can get spinnaker sail material from a sail maker, I just obtained some for my Schooner, and I got one which has the ribbed look like the original type of sails had....



Roy