[C320-list] New lines

[Guy Smith]

Hey Dave,
I have used Annapolis Performance Sailing (APS) a few times for line and gear. Great customer service.If you call them they patiently take as much time as needed for you to explain what you need. In fact, I kept Andy on the line for 20 minutes after closing asking questions about the gear I was about to order! 
Price-wise, they seem competitively average. I'm sure you can find items cheaper, but I like to support businesses with expertise and not just shipping warehouses whenever possible.
Sailing Gear: Clothing, Equipment, Hardware, Line, Sailboat Parts | APS
In fact, I just ordered some Asym Sheets and hardware from them. They will custom splice if you need it but have pre-spliced line also.
Regards,~g
Guy Smithsv Pleiades C320 #452Worton Creek, MD

      From: Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us>
 To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
 Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 10:50 AM
 Subject: Re: [C320-list] New lines
   
Dave,

What I just read is that you can send your lines to Scott to have them
spliced or whipped.

:)

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Of Scott Thompson
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:21 AM
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West Marine or any rigging shop will do this. On the other hand learning to
whip and splice is one of the pleasures of boat ownership in my view. I
bought some tools and books a few years ago and after a few practice splices
I was able to make a perfectly good eye splice in double braid, single braid
or 3 strand line. It's a very satisfying skill to have and not that hard. I
often take a splicing project with me on vacation if I know I'm going to
have down time. I recommend Brian Toss Rigging website for resources to get
started. 

Scott

> On Jun 16, 2016, at 2:26 AM, David Birken <davebirken at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Can anyone recommend a source for affordable lines.  I need to replace my
vang (which has spliced eye) and several sheets.  Not sure where to get
lines that are pre spliced .
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Dave
> #341. LADA Fun
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