New Ty Mainsail

[Gary H]

The bad news is that I have been told that my typhoon mainsail (original - 35 years old) is beyond repair. The good news is that my wife has offered to buy me a new mainsail for Christmas!

After shopping around, I found tht Somerset Sails in Baker, NY will construct a sail for me for $485 with one reef line. This price is very competitive with the Asian sail companies and I like doing buisness "locally."

Anyone have any experiences with Somerset sails?

[mjohn]

Gary,

Am considering a new set of sails by Somerset as well. Did you eventually purchase from them?

mjohn

[Gary H]

I ordered a main sail from him in late December. I have not received it yet. In all fairness, I told Martin there was no rush to get it before April. I expect to receive it later this month and look forward to hoisting it when all the snow melts.

[mjohn]

Gary,

Thanks for responding. Am sure you're anxious to get your sail.

Spent some time with Martin on the telephone this morning and think I'm going to order a main and a 135% jib w/CDI furler. He's quite knowledgeable and an enormous source of all things sail.

Did you order your main with cross cut or radial design?

Mike

[Gary H]

I just ordered the traditional crosscut. My Ty sailed beautifully with it's 35 year old mainsail until it ripped, and I'm not too worried about getting the absolutely max performance.

[Oswego John]

mjohn,

Would you please furnish Martin of Somerset Sail's phone number.

It sounds to me like it's a fair deal. I'd like some more info from him.

Think spring,
O J

[mjohn]

OJ,

Martin's telephone number is 800-323-9464 (www.somersetsails.com). Plan to place my order today.

Do you happen to have an opinion on/see a significant difference between radial and cross cut for TY purposes? All I know is cross-cut, but Martin seems to make a compelling cases for radial without the cost.

mjohn

[mjohn]

Gary,

Just wondering if you've received you mainsail yet.

Mike

[CapeTyphooner]

Did any of you receive your sails from Somerset yet? If so, any feedback you can provide would be great. I am thinking of ordering some new sails for my Typhoon Senior. Thanks.