main sails from hunter chandlery- any experience?

[Bob Perkowski]

i need a new main for my 1984 hunter 31. i have a quote from uk sailmakers out here for $1998 which includes measuring and installation(7.5 ounce,4 full battens,single reef, logo & phrf numbers). the online quote from the hunter store for a doyle sail is $1566 and the only difference is 7 ounce fabric from doyle.so my questions are. Does anyone have any experience with these sails? are they worth the $400+ savings?i kind of like the idea of uk coming out to measure it. the online specs call for a slightly different "I" measurement than my owners manual. is this critical?thanks,bob

 

[Ron Mills]

What about sales tax you will not have to pay.

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[Mark M Smith]

You might want to try somerset

I just called to get a price for my 31, they will make a Main with 4 full battens and two reef points 7.5 cloth-for $1130.00! A 145% head sail $1200.00!! 6.5 clothI have seen their work and it is great!!!

 

[David Foster]

Doyle reputation is excellent on this site

I bought the Doyle semi-full batten, loose-footed main (same product but from the local loft.) It's simply a great sail. Increased speed in medium winds between 1-1.5 knots, and reduced heel by 5 degrees.I, too like having a local sailmaker, but the Doyle people on this site have a reputation of taking care of us.DavidLady Lillie

 

[Trevor]

Doyle here

Just sharing my experience - I bought a new full batten mainsail from Doyle here on this site 2 years a go. You just need to do some measuring yourself so they're sure to build a sail custom for your boat. Doyle makes a top notch high quality product. I'm very pleased with my decision. In any case, you'll be amazed at the performance improvement with a new mainsail!Best of luck,Trevor