Good cotton sails free to a good home

[Michael4]

I have just been given two sets, one white, the other tan. They are true period pieces. They look as if they have hardly been used although they have a few blemishes due to storage etc. I have no use for them. Bearing in mind that they are most likely pre war they are in excellent condition.

Measurements (given to me by the donor, I haven't checked them) are:

Mainsail 1 - tan with 2 reefing points and battens fitted.
Luff 5.4m
Leech 5.8m
Foot 3.3m

Jib 1 - tan
Luff -3.85m
Leech -2.93m
Foot -1.9m

Main 2 - white, 2 reefs
Luff -3.75m
Leech -4.07m
Foot -2.65m

Jib 2 - white, 1 reef
Luff -2.4m
Leech -2.1m
Foot -1.27m

I have pictures if needed.
Any interest? Either postage will need to be paid or I could hand them over to someone sometime at the forthcoming Bosham Proctor event

Michael

[Ed]

I think I have a set as well...

If I can ever find them again....

but as I start sorting out the chaos of my boat stuff, I will have quite a few things that need new homes, so will post.

eib

[BarnyC]

Hi,

If the white sails are still available, they sound just the job for my sea ranger project.

Cheers!

[Michael4]

BarneyC, pm sent...I've still got 'em.

[BarnyC]

Here is the Sea Ranger 'Phoenix' in the water this weekend for the first time since the '70s we think. Came from the sale at the Eyemouth museum.

Phoenix Dinghy.JPG

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[Michael4]

IMG_3412 by dralowid, on Flickr

IMG_3411 by dralowid, on Flickr

IMG_3410 by dralowid, on Flickr

IMG_3409 by dralowid, on Flickr

Herewith sails, looks like Barny has claimed the white ones for his Searanger, which looks excellent!

Tan ones still looking for a home, the luff on the tan jib seems fine, it is wire but I can't find any nasty crunchy bits.