online sail quotes - instant prices?

[myoldsailor]

Anyone know where I can enter in my sail data and receive an instant quote?
I know my exact measurements..

All seem's a bit 90's for the online marine world!

I don't want to wait for a quote!

 

[Twister_Ken]

So, do you know the fabric you want to use, the panel lay-out, the thread used for stitching, the reefing arrangements, the luff slider size, where you want the leechline to come out, the mast profile, the mast bend, the wind speeds you reef at, the wind range you want the sail for, batten numbers, positions and length, and more? They are all questions a decent sailmaker would want to know before giving you a definitive quote. And a really good sailmaker will want to see the rig and measure it himself before putting laser cutter to polyester.

 

[Tranona]

Agree with Ken. You are better off talking to two or three sailmakers about your requirements as there is so much choice of materials cut finishes and features.

However, if you just want a ball park figure for basic sails then Crusader have a number of examples of different sizes/type in their adverts and SeaTeach also sell standard stock sails.

 

[cimo]

or if you're just looking for some triangles to run up the riggin, have a look here. US based.
http://www.usedsails.com/

I like the structure & content on the halsey site too.
http://www.ukhalsey.com/LearningCenter/encyclopedia/encyclopedia.asp

rgds
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[maxi77]

So, do you know the fabric you want to use, the panel lay-out, the thread used for stitching, the reefing arrangements, the luff slider size, where you want the leechline to come out, the mast profile, the mast bend, the wind speeds you reef at, the wind range you want the sail for, batten numbers, positions and length, and more? They are all questions a decent sailmaker would want to know before giving you a definitive quote. And a really good sailmaker will want to see the rig and measure it himself before putting laser cutter to polyester.

He is not asking any one to start cutting polyester, or anything more exotic for that matter. Rather pointing out quite a few sailamkers will quote against a manually filled in spec sheet, why cant they do the same on line. In general the owner can give all the info you mention but has to use snail mail to pass it on to the sailmaker.

Even if you are going for a full custom sail you want to do some initial sifting to make sure you do not have to spend days with the guys who are either too cheap or too expensive for your budget. In my book if they make it too dificult to get useful info they fall off the list anyway.

 

[idw]

A quick response

I found that talking to Mr Ivan Bole, MD of Arun Sails on 01243 573 185 was a good way to get an instant quote. No connection, and others may be just as helpful, but I have no personal experience elsewhere.

On the other hand, if your boat is a one design class, then North Sails and others may have standard prices available online, e.g.:
http://www.northonedesign.com/uk/OneDesignClasses/ODClassesNordicFolkboat/tabid/2090/Default.aspx