Sails

[John_N]

Has anyone out there had experience of Hong Kong sails imported by CJ International? They are cheaper even than Crusader. I am looking for a basic cruising mainsail for a Sadler 32 and my budget is rather tight. Opinions, favourable and unfavourable (if any) would be gratefully appreciated.
John Northcott.

 

[jimi]

John, no experience myself but just bumping this to the top in the hope that someone who knows something will notice. What sort of cost compared to crusader are you talkin about?

 

[John_N]

Hi Jimi

Sample quotes so far:- Jeckells £1050; Crusader £687; CJ International £560. All very basic including battens & 2 reef points (but no numbers or insignia) VAT & delivery.

Cheers, John

 

[John_N]

PS.
Jimi.

When are you coming West?

John

 

[jimi]

http://www.secondhand-sails.co.uk/mains.html

anything here any good?

 

[jimi]

Name on the lists but will start pushing in Sept when back from Ireland

 

[BrianJ]

Suggest you talk to Rolly Tasker in Phuket ( Thailand) at www.rollytasker.com.. for the best sails at a very reasonable price .
BrianJ

 

[John_N]

Thanks Jimi. None my size but I'll keep looking. Thanks also to other posters for widening my search.

 

[aidancoughlan]

I reckon I got a good deal from Quay Sails in Poole after a bit of research.

Best tip for buying sails: make a written list of all the things you want in the spec - use brochures, sailmakers web sites etc. to remind yourself of the things to look for. Then you can ask for comparative quotes - sailmakers quotes usually not comparable like-for-like.