Annapolis area sail lofts

[Doug T.]

Can anyone recommend a sail loft in the Annapolis/Eastport area that won't make me physically put my sail in their queue for two or three weeks while I'm waiting for them to put in a 2nd set of reef points? If I have to wait, I want to wait with the sail on my boat, not mouldering in their loft.(North Sails, the maker of my sail, is the place I called first. They're out of the running...)

 

[Neil Edwards]

Potomac Sailmakers

I just had my main sail repaired by Potomac Sailmakers. Major replacement of the whole bottom panel. Brought it in on Saturday and had it on the boat by the next Thursday. Call Jack Wang 703-750-2171. He is located at 5645 K General Washington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312.

 

[Don]

Try Sailmenders in Shady Side

I have my Genoa in there for repairs this week and the owner (a very nice lady) said I could get it back in 3 days. She was honest with me last week and said she could not do it then. She came highly recommended to me from another person at my marina.Shady Side  Sailmenders, 1414 Snug Harbor Rd., Shady Side, MD. 410-867-4071. Tell her I sent you.

 

[Doug T.]

Never mind - DIY

Hell, I do all the other work on our boat, why not put in my own reef points? A friend is going to loan me his sewing machine (from sailrite) and the materials and tools (sailcloth, thread, grommets, rings, eyelets, dies, shipping) cost a bit less than $100. That's enough stuff for two sets of reefing points and a cunningham. The sail loft guys want $175 for one set of reef points.Thanks for the info, though!