The Process
Ordering a sail from our company is a straightforward process. Customers can initiate the process by contacting us through the “Get a Quote” page on our website and providing the necessary information. Our team will then prepare a tailored quotation based on the specific requirements provided. Once the customer approves the quotation, we will send an invoice for payment.
How to order a sail?
Our team is highly skilled and can typically offer recommendations to assist you. To begin, they will ask these eight questions:
- What type of boat do you own? Please provide the make and model.
- What is the production year of your boat?
- What type of rig does it have?
- Has the rig been changed?
- Where do you sail?
- Do you participate in racing, cruising, or both?
- What is the reason for purchasing a new sail?
- What are the primary factors that will impact your purchase? Can you prioritize factors such as price, performance, multi-purpose use, and durability?
Rig Dimension
- “P” represents the length of the mainsail’s luff, measured from the top of the boom to the highest point the mainsail can be hoisted, along the aft face of the mast.
- “E” is the foot length of the mainsail, measured from the aft face of the mast to the outermost point on the boom to which the main can be pulled.
- “I” is the measurement along the mast’s front from the highest halyard to the main deck. The main deck location is where the deck would be in the absence of a deckhouse.
- “J” is the base of the foretriangle, measured along the deck from the headstay to the mast.
- The greater of the following three dimensions – “J,” the length of the spinnaker pole, or the maximum width of the spinnaker divided by 1.8 – is denoted as “JC”. Under most measurement rules, “JC” is utilized, along with “I,” to determine the size of a spinnaker.
- “PY” and “EY” are the luff length and foot length of the mizzen of a yawl or ketch, measured in the same manner as for the mainsail, respectively.
Design
Our design team, equipped with expertise in utilizing Sailpack sail designing software, collaborates closely with sailors to customize the hardware used on every sail. Whether your boat features mainsail cars, standard slides, Tides Marine track, or bolt rope, we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions. We understand the critical role hardware plays in the lifespan and performance of the sail, emphasizing the importance of custom fitting to your specific boat.
Sailcloth Information
Dacron
Dacron, a type of polyester, was the primary sail fabric until the 1980s. It remains popular for its balance of cost, durability, and shape retention. It is widely known as Dacron in the US, but has other names internationally.
Laminate
Cruising Laminates offer superior performance and minimal stretch over time, ideal for enhancing cruising efficiency. Made by laminating fibers between Mylar films, they minimize stretch. Some versions include an extra Taffeta layer for durability, though it adds weight. Laminated sails are lighter and hold their shape better than Dacron, making them a preferred choice for many sailors.
Business Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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