Re: [bolger] Sails for Micro
Sailright has done lots of micro kits and I believe that they do completed sails.
HJ
glen_gibson@...wrote:
HJ
glen_gibson@...wrote:
> I've begun to think about sails for my Micro. I'm seriously considering the
> Sailrite kits, and have seen a few messages on this board discussing their high
> quality, ease of construction, etc. but was wondering if anyone has experience
> with buying a Micro (or similar) sail custom made.
>
> For example, cruising direct
>http://www.cruisingdirect.com/Mainsail_Order_Form.htmoffers custom made sails
> for $4.00 sq ft in Dacron, plus an additional cost of 8% for reef points.
> Considering micro's dimemsions:
>
> Main 119sqft + 2 reefs $552
>
> Mizzen 34sqft no reefs $136
>
> Total $688
>
> This compared to the sailrite kits (394 main, 126 mizzen) totals $520, it might
> make sense to just buy the sails custom made.
>
> Can anyone recommend a sail maker that you would recommend I do business with if
> I do decide to purchase my sails ready made? I checked Payson's web site, he
> doesn't list a Micro sail, nor does common-sense-boats.
>
> I apologize if this has been covered before.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Glen Gibson
My only comment would be that Sailrite has cut, I'm sure, more Micro sails
than Cruising Direct. If I was having sails made for a Catalina, or any
other sloop for that mater, I'd not hesitate to spend the few extra dollars
and have someone else make the sails.
As it is, the wrong cut on your sails can really kill your performance. I'd
definately go with Sailrite, or someone can tell you the proper cut for the
mizzen on a cat-yawl...
Richard Spelling,http://www.spellingbusiness.com/boats
From the muddy waters of Oklahoma
than Cruising Direct. If I was having sails made for a Catalina, or any
other sloop for that mater, I'd not hesitate to spend the few extra dollars
and have someone else make the sails.
As it is, the wrong cut on your sails can really kill your performance. I'd
definately go with Sailrite, or someone can tell you the proper cut for the
mizzen on a cat-yawl...
Richard Spelling,http://www.spellingbusiness.com/boats
From the muddy waters of Oklahoma
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From: <glen_gibson@...>
To: <bolger@egroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 12:58 PM
Subject: [bolger] Sails for Micro
>
>
> I've begun to think about sails for my Micro. I'm seriously considering
the
> Sailrite kits, and have seen a few messages on this board discussing their
high
> quality, ease of construction, etc. but was wondering if anyone has
experience
> with buying a Micro (or similar) sail custom made.
>
> For example, cruising direct
>http://www.cruisingdirect.com/Mainsail_Order_Form.htmoffers custom made
sails
> for $4.00 sq ft in Dacron, plus an additional cost of 8% for reef points.
> Considering micro's dimemsions:
>
> Main 119sqft + 2 reefs $552
>
> Mizzen 34sqft no reefs $136
>
> Total $688
>
>
> This compared to the sailrite kits (394 main, 126 mizzen) totals $520, it
might
> make sense to just buy the sails custom made.
>
> Can anyone recommend a sail maker that you would recommend I do business
with if
> I do decide to purchase my sails ready made? I checked Payson's web
site, he
> doesn't list a Micro sail, nor does common-sense-boats.
>
> I apologize if this has been covered before.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Glen Gibson
>
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