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Used Sails For Sale

Looking for used sails for sale? You’re in the right place. A good sail is what makes your sailboat come alive. Browse used mainsails, headsails and spinnakers below.

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Find the Right Used Sail for Your Sailboat

SailTrader connects sailors who have good used sails for sale with sailors who need it. No middleman taking a cut, no sales guy pushing the most expensive option. Just real sailors selling real gear to people who get it.

Whether you’re upgrading from blown-out sails or building a proper inventory for the first time, the sails here come with stories. Previous owners can tell you where they’ve been used, what conditions they’ve seen, and why they’re selling. That kind of honesty beats any dealer brochure.

What to Consider When Shopping Used Sails

Condition beats age every time

We’ve seen 15-year-old used sails that look brand new and 3-year-old ones that are ready for the rag bag. It depends on how they were used and stored. Look at the photos carefully. A few small repairs aren’t deal-breakers if they were done right, but you want to know about them upfront.

Sailcloth matters for how you sail

Dacron is bulletproof and cheap to fix when something goes wrong. Most cruising sails are made from it for good reason. Laminated materials like Mylar and Kevlar are faster and hold their shape better, but they don’t last as long and cost more to repair. Know what you’re getting into.

Measurements can't be fudged

A used sail that doesn’t fit your rig won’t work, period. Know your P and E measurements for mains, and LP for headsails. Most listings include these, but ask if you’re not sure.

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Why Use SailTrader to Shop for Used Sails

When it comes to finding used sails for sale, SailTrader makes the process straightforward. Instead of digging through forums or dealing with random online listings, you get a dedicated marketplace built just for sailors.

On SailTrader, every listing is organized by sail type—whether you’re searching for a used mainsail, used headsail, or used spinnakers—so you can quickly find what matches your boat. Each sail includes key details like dimensions, condition notes, and photos, giving you the information you need before you buy.

Plus, you’re connecting directly with other sailors. That means honest descriptions, first-hand usage history, and a community that understands what matters when buying and selling sails. By shopping here, you know the used sails for sale are listed by people who get sailing, not by a faceless reseller.

Types of Used Sails for Sale

Used Mainsails

Used Mainsails show up when sailors upgrade boats or switch to different reefing systems. Full-batten mains, traditional slab-reefing sails, and in-mast furling designs all have their place. The right main can transform how your boat sails upwind.

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Used Headsails

Used Headsails get replaced more often than mains. Sailors upgrade from hanked-on jibs to roller furling genoas, or vice versa. Light-air genoas and heavy-weather jibs don’t get used as much, so they often show up here in great condition.

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Used Spinnakers

Used Spinnakers are expensive new but depreciate fast. A good used kite can turn your downwind sailing from boring to exciting without the sticker shock. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers find their way here.

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Used Code Sails

Used Code sails like Code 0s fill the gap between genoas and spinnakers. They’re specialty sails that many boats try once, which means good deals for buyers who know they’ll use them.

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Start Your Search

The used sails for sale listed here come from people who actually use them. You’ll get straight answers about condition, history, and why they’re being sold. No marketing speak, just the facts you need.

Ready to find your next sail? Browse the used mainsail, used headsail, and used spinnakers listings now.

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