Typhoon Weekender sails

Bruce Douglass · Post by **Bruce Douglass** » Apr 28th, '20, 18:58

I'm trying to find recommended places to get new sails for my boat?

BernieA · Post by **BernieA** » Apr 28th, '20, 22:38

I bought a mainsail for my CD28 this winter from Precision Sails of Victoria BC. After getting quotes from a number of sailmakers, Precision was about 30% cheaper. I'm happy with the result. You will have to do the measurements yourself with their guidance and forms, but it was worth it. When I need a new furling jib, I will order from them. The sails are made in China, but Precision owns the factory.

s2sailorlis · Post by **s2sailorlis** » Apr 29th, '20, 18:16

Might help to let folks know where you live...

Bruce Douglass wrote:I'm trying to find recommended places to get new sails for my boat?

s2sailorlis · Post by **s2sailorlis** » Apr 29th, '20, 18:19

Do you know for sure if they own the factory? I know some folks in the sailmaking business and I’ve been told that like many things in China, factories are making sails for a bunch of manufacturers with offices outside China. Whether that’s good or bad depends upon pricing, but I learned this from a reputable source that knows the market over there.

BernieA wrote:I bought a mainsail for my CD28 this winter from Precision Sails of Victoria BC. After getting quotes from a number of sailmakers, Precision was about 30% cheaper. I'm happy with the result. You will have to do the measurements yourself with their guidance and forms, but it was worth it. When I need a new furling jib, I will order from them. The sails are made in China, but Precision owns the factory.

BernieA · Post by **BernieA** » Apr 29th, '20, 18:51

What I was told was that they opened their own factory and it was being managed by a couple from Scotland. They said that prior to that, they we dealing with uncertainty about deliveries with contract factories. It may or may not be true, but they delivered my sail on schedule and the quality was very good.

Bernie

mgphl52 · Post by **mgphl52** » Apr 29th, '20, 22:57

I have also had great customer service with Precision Sails and will use them again if I live long enough to need another set...

mhorton44 · Post by **mhorton44** » Apr 30th, '20, 15:45

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I recently made my own sails for a TY weekender from a Sailrite kit. With a 10% discount and free shipping, the full battened main and furling Genoa came in at $870 including MD sales tax.

The kits are really well prepared and the instructions are excellent and easy to follow. Each panel or component is precut and seam lines are all marked. Main concern is too have a good sewing machine (I have had the same Sailrite LZ1 machine since 2003 and still going strong), plus plenty of room to work the sails. My basement came in very handy for that part. In truth, not a huge saving over the cheap Hong Kong sails, but much better quality and the support and follow up interest from SR is excellent. I also had the mast and boom stored in the (unfinished) basement so was able to check all the dimension and even hoist the sails horizontally to make sure everything worked. Also made the mainsail cover and ensured a good fit with the sails loaded onto the boom.

Really was a lot of fun to put together over about two weeks, and the result is a high quality set of sails using the original Alberg dimensions.

I would recommend this route to anyone who has the space, equipment and wants to add a new skill to the portfolio.

Bruce Douglass · Post by **Bruce Douglass** » Apr 30th, '20, 18:30

Thank you to those who gave me some suggestions. Spoke with Precision Sails and they were very helpful

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