[C320-list] FX Sails

[Ray Durand]

I purchased sails from FX a year ago. Can't honestly say that I would  
recommend them.  The salesman I worked with was very knowledgeable and  
helpful but I had several problems with what they delivered. In the  
end, I'm happy with the results but it was quite a painful experience.

Among the notable problems, the luff was too long, the mainsail slugs  
were totally wrong - not even close.  I ordered the Dutchman and it  
wasn't installed.  They also charged my credit card way before they  
said they would.

I must say that all the problems were eventually taken care of, but I  
was the one who had to deal with them including shipping the sails back.

Next time I will use a local loft. I saved some money with FX but it  
wasn't worth the headache!

On a mooring in Avalon California -

Ray Durand #822

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On Sep 8, 2009, at 1:48 PM, "Frank Drahos" <res07290 at verizon.net> wrote:

> I have been seriously considering replacing my (badly needed)  
> original 15
> year old sails (main & 150).
>
> I received an e-mail from FX Sails today.  They are having a "sale"  
> - 20%
> off tri-radial cut and 10 % off Dacron sails.  I would appreciate  
> thoughts
> and comments from anyone who has bought FX sails, and/or is it worth  
> the
> extra money to buy from a major loft (North, Ullman, Mack, etc.)  No  
> plans
> to go to a boat show soon, so I wouldn't be able to take advantage  
> of "boat
> show specials".
>
> I plan to keep this boat for another 3-5 years before retiring and  
> getting a
> "off shore cruising" boat.  I am on a lake in North Texas and not that
> interested in racing (2 or 3 per year), but want to get as much  
> performance
> as I can for a reasonable price, and increase the value for a future  
> sale as
> well as getting some use of the sails before then.
>
> Thanks in advance for your comments.
>
> Frank
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