Who (in the US) can build me a mainsail like this?
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Posted: Nov 06, 2018 - 06:11 PM
I'm seeing colored panels in laminate, squaretop mains and jibs. Who does this in the US? Also, who builds a decent sail for a reasonable price? The boat is a 19 foot tri.
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Posted: Nov 06, 2018 - 07:06 PM
Whirlwind may be an option as the already offer orange
http://www.whirlwindsails.com/custom-colors.html
Also, my favorite is Glaser Sails.... can't beat their quality.... both Jay and Pease are still doing the day to day operation and you will be working with them directly... and, they sail what they make
Edited by JohnES on Nov 06, 2018 - 05:07 PM.
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John Schwartz
Ventura, CA
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Posted: Nov 06, 2018 - 07:09 PM
I would say Randy Smyth, but i dont think he'll do colors. My new one from him is straight black and grey
also check slo
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Captain Chris Holley
Fulshear, TX
'87 Prindle 19 "¡Hijole!"
'74 sunfish "1fish"
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Posted: Nov 07, 2018 - 02:48 AM
Awesome, thank you! Prices at Whirlwind seem pretty reasonable. Fingers crossed I get some quotes I can afford. :) -
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Posted: Nov 07, 2018 - 11:49 AM
I bought a new sq top for my SC15 from Aquarius. When it arrived I found that it was made by Ullman in Deltaville VA.
Aquairus' sailmaker retired so they are contracting Ullman.
They made me a beautiful sail.
http://virginia.ullmansails.com/
Edited by gahamby on Nov 07, 2018 - 12:51 PM.
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Virginia
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Posted: Nov 08, 2018 - 07:35 PM
Anyone have experience with Whirlwind Sails? Got a quote and the price is pretty good. If the quality is good that may be the one I go with. Not looking for Olympic class sails, just decent performing daysailing / club racing. -
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Posted: Nov 08, 2018 - 07:44 PM
My friend has Whirlwind Sails on his NACRA 5.5 SL and loves them.
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Pete
2001 NACRA 450 SOLD
2000 NACRA 500 TOTAL LOSS
2004 NACRA INTER 20 SOLD
2016 NACRA 500 Sport
DeLand, FL
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Posted: Nov 08, 2018 - 08:09 PM
I've been searching the net for reviews and so far all the reports I've read have been positive. Definitely gonna give them a try. -
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Posted: Nov 08, 2018 - 11:35 PM
Purchased top of the line set for Prindle 19 from Chip @ Whirlwind and have been very impressed with shape and construction. He is extremely skilled and has a wealth of knowledge about sail design. This is no mass produced cookie cutter operation at Whirlwind. I had in depth conversations with Chip, discussing where I sail, what conditions (wind & sea) and other variables to consider. I’ve had the sails for 3 seasons and they appear very new and have held up to several big winds. Best money I spent rehabbing the boat. Sailcloth was top shelf, you won’t be disappointed.
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Virginia
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Posted: Nov 09, 2018 - 03:20 AM
Awesome, thanks Todd.
