Crinan12

Yeah although my sail is quite old I don't think it's actually been used much since it's been made. I rarely use it and I don't think...

When comparing quotes you need to make sure you're comparing like with like. The choice of cloth and the cut (e.g. radial or cross cut)...

I don't think there are any local ish to me (glasgow)

Of course a new sail is better than old ... but I do not agree that just because a sail is 16yrs old - its end of life. My 25ft'r - the...

Thanks all for the responses, very useful as ever

P.s if looking for a used sail, what do I need to check other than condition. Does the luff/foot/leech have to be exactly right...

I enquired with a sailmaker and they said the below. Their quote for a new sail was 3k. I also got another quote from from Hyde sails in...

I often find I’m being asked to repair sails that should have been retired to the bin . Sadly sometimes needs must in order to keep your...

Did anyone notice the professional opinion given above?

Yes 😊

Check out 2nd Hand sails ?

That’s not my experience of sailmakers in Scotland (perhaps their customers frugal reputation is a factor). But they will say “we will...

A new luff tape isn't too expensive to get replaced. Look for an upholst that does sail repairs and is not VAT registered,such as Lake...

The problem is that when you show it to a sail maker he will probably condemn the whole sail as too old then quote for a new sail that...

Refueler is correct about the exact repair. But ... The cause is far too common. The UV protection at the head of the sail does not...