[C320-list] sail laundry

[Doug Stieber]

My cost was a bit more in that I had no discount.  They re-stitched some
fraying corners, re-sewed on the C320 insignia on sail and basically made
the sail new again.  The sail was dirty when I sent it in and it was
returned in pristine condition.  Sailcare seems like a big operation, but
when I called them I always talked to a woman who seemingly shuffled through
files to find my order.  It was delivered one week before it was promised.

Hope this helps... Doug Stieber

On 10/21/06, Irv Grunes <igrunes at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Doug,
> Re sailcare, we just got a quote for $219 with a 15% discount to be
> applied
> if we got them the sail in December.
> Curiouse as to what repairs they made and what was the total cost to you.
> Irv
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Doug Stieber
> Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:02 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] sail laundry
>
>
> Sail Care was great.  I had my main cleaned last year.  They also made
> repairs and changed the line on my Dutchman.  The sail looks and sails
> like
> new.  I highly recommend them.
>
> Doug Stieber
> Second Chance #406
>
> On 10/21/06, Robert Seastream <seastream at adelphia.net> wrote:
> >
> > We use a car wash brush that's on a hollow handle a garden hose
> > attaches to.  Being for cars, it's quite soft so it won't hurt the
> > sails.  One could even use a stiffer brush for the sails if necessary.
> > We don't seem to have a dirt/soot problem, so we're washing our sails
> > primarily to remove salt, rather than dirt.  Again, we use commonly
> > available laundry/dish detergent (Ivory, Joy, etc.) in a very mild
> > concentration.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > On Oct 21, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Irv Grunes wrote:
> >
> > > Bob Seastrom,
> > > Curious as to how you wash the sail.
> > > Do you use a soft brush or just hose detergent solution on to the
> sail?
> > > We have a couple of really dirty spots on the sail.
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> > > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Robert
> Seastream
> > > Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:25 PM
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] sail laundry
> > >
> > >
> > > I have to agree with Bert.  Jet fuel, power plants, fireplaces, car
> > > exhaust, his own hot air (the list goes on), all 'might' contribute to
> > > dirty sails.  The sail maker should have been more inventive regarding
> > > selling his services. My wife and I simply bring our sails home, wash
> > > them with a mild laundry detergent, dry them, fold them, and store
> > > them.  Goodness man, they're only made of Dacron!  Some have clothing
> > > made of far more expensive material in their wardrobes.
> > >
> > > Bob Seastream
> > > 'Intuition', hull 906
> > >
> > >
> > > On Oct 20, 2006, at 8:28 PM, BAdams3491 at aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > >> The sail maker who says it's jet fuel is causing our sails to get
> > >> dirty...and, of course, need more cleaning, is trying to stir up more
> > >> business.  Jet
> > >> traffic has absolutely nothing to do with sails getting  dirty.
> > >>
> > >> Bert
> > >> At Ease
> > >> #442
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