Sail Suppliers
I would like to recommend Porpoise Sailing (Sarasota, FL) to the
group. I just bought a set of new Birdwatcher sails from him and am
very pleased in all respects with the transaction. Unfortunately, I
cannot vouch for the sail shape and performance yet as the hull is not
done. :(
Workmanship on these sails was good and there were many nice touches
added that I did not expect. i.e. telltales on luff and leech and
leech tensioning lines. The sails were delivered when promised.
Pricing was excellent. There was no point in doing another Sailrite
kit after I got Porpoise's quote.
Wayne Stevens, the proprietor, has built some Bolger boats. He is
more attuned to the needs of the small boat builder than the lofts
that make their living doing the high tech racing sails.
For those wanting a step up from polytarp but without means for a new
sail, Porpoise can probably cut down a used sail very economically.
Check them out;http://www.porpoisesailing.com/index.asp
Doug
group. I just bought a set of new Birdwatcher sails from him and am
very pleased in all respects with the transaction. Unfortunately, I
cannot vouch for the sail shape and performance yet as the hull is not
done. :(
Workmanship on these sails was good and there were many nice touches
added that I did not expect. i.e. telltales on luff and leech and
leech tensioning lines. The sails were delivered when promised.
Pricing was excellent. There was no point in doing another Sailrite
kit after I got Porpoise's quote.
Wayne Stevens, the proprietor, has built some Bolger boats. He is
more attuned to the needs of the small boat builder than the lofts
that make their living doing the high tech racing sails.
For those wanting a step up from polytarp but without means for a new
sail, Porpoise can probably cut down a used sail very economically.
Check them out;http://www.porpoisesailing.com/index.asp
Doug