New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
From two 'local' sailmakers I've had quotes for a main to the same spec that differ by almost a couple of hundred quid. I've double checked but it makes me wonder...
Perhaps I should be looking further than well known names on the South Coast.
I'm after a new set good for 'competitive cruising' for my aged Tideway, my current sails were freebies from Neil a few years back.
Any suggestions or recommendations?
OK, so perhaps I have become a member of the CVDA...
Perhaps I should be looking further than well known names on the South Coast.
I'm after a new set good for 'competitive cruising' for my aged Tideway, my current sails were freebies from Neil a few years back.
Any suggestions or recommendations?
OK, so perhaps I have become a member of the CVDA...
Tideway 206
11+
Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
11+
Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
http://www.rjsails.co.uk made me a very nice set of Tideway sails
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
Mike McNamara http://mcnamara-sails.co.uk/
he's been in the business for many years so knows the older designs and asks all the questions about mast type and crew weight and planned use etc.
Our new Albacore sails are lovely.
he's been in the business for many years so knows the older designs and asks all the questions about mast type and crew weight and planned use etc.
Our new Albacore sails are lovely.
(Half Cut and What a Lark Removals Ltd)
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
Another loft well used to making classic sails is Banks at Park Gate (just to the east of Southampton) - still family run and employing sailmakers who learnt their trade on cotton!
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David H
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
Morgan sails have made my last 3 Minisail sails, and they are beautifully built.
Rupert
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
Certainly if I was looking for sails for a single hander, Ian Morgan would be high on my list too.
In the end, you pay your money and take your choice, but I'd want someone who would actually be making the sails and you could go and talk to.
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In the end, you pay your money and take your choice, but I'd want someone who would actually be making the sails and you could go and talk to.
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David H
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
I don't think RJ sails are still operating. I couldn't get any response from them last year.
PeterV
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
+1 for R&J , he is still there and mended all the club cadet sails for me earlier this year, good job and reasonable price.
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
I've asked them all...and trying to make sure the quotes are like for like. R&J are still there and I now remember he made some very good sails for a Longboat of mine some years ago.
Extraordinary range of prices, mentioning no names...from £380 to £706.
Extraordinary range of prices, mentioning no names...from £380 to £706.
Tideway 206
11+
Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
11+
Sold the 'Something bigger and plastic', it never got used.
Re: New sails...recommend a sailmaker?
Morgan Sails made the full size sail for Aggie. Fantastic quality. I will get the Genoa from them too.
The Peril
Agamemnon
Lovely little Cadet
OK 1954
Xena Warrior Princess
Finn 469
Laser 2
Wayfarer World
Agamemnon
Lovely little Cadet
OK 1954
Xena Warrior Princess
Finn 469
Laser 2
Wayfarer World