Finn Sail wanted for Blacktop.

David HL · Post by **David HL** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:43 am

Hi, I've recently bought a classic Finn (Tiptree K248. built 1967 ) and am in need of a decent sail to go with a Needlespar black top. North dacron/terylene is the obvious type, but others considered. thanks. David H-L Suffolk. 01728 688568. [email protected]

Brookesy · Post by **Brookesy** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:28 am

There has been a problem obtaining good dacron sails for the Finn for some time now as most classic sailors will tell you. Most sailmakers do not wish to even quote for a new one due to the complications involved in matching a sail to your mast luff curve. The benchmark sail which was used in the Needlespar era was the North T3+B but they will not make one for you now.
Help may be at hand!! I recently aquired a very nice Raudaschl Finn and it came with a new T3+B. I Have found a top loft who is very keen to have a look at it with a view to doing something for us.
I have no commercial interest but am just trying to make sure we are able to have a source of new dacron sails for our boats.
If anyone is interested let me know as it will obviously help the lofts decision to go ahead if they know there is a market for them.

PeterV · Post by **PeterV** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:39 pm

So how many Finns are you up to? Put me down as interested in a replica North.

Post by **neil** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:47 pm

Graham only has one Finn....as I agreed to buy the Raudaschl on Saturday while collecting my Pata. Two boats in one day - I'm going to be in so much trouble.

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:42 pm

Only eight boats - you've still some catching up to do