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Ralph18414

Ralph18414

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Dec 11, 2005
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Pearson 30 Wanderer NA
The sailing on Joe Wheeler Lake in North Alabama was awesome this weekend. There was plenty of wind--perhaps too much. I blew out the genny--ripped from head to foot. Now I need to find a sail maker. I wasn't too impressed with Doyle in Chicago. They struck me as kind of snobbish with prices kinda on the high side. This doesn't surprise me. Chicago is a very expensive place to do bussiness. Their high taxes make it hard for their businesses to be competitive. Can any one recommend a good sail maker that does good repair work. I use to do business with some VA sailmaker that was in the vacinity of Fredricksburg. Also, there was an outstanding sail loft in Camden Maine on US 1. Unfortunately, I don't know the names of these outfits or know how to get their phone numbers. Does anyone know the names or phone numbers of these lofts, or, recommend one?
 
hutch5151

hutch5151

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Jun 8, 2004
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Kirie-Elite Elite 37 Niceville, FL
Sailmaker

Try Shurr Sails in Pensacola Florida (850-380-3531). Most everyone here in the panhandle of Florida uses him. Excellent quality, reasonable prices and personal service.
 
Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
3,626
Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
Bohndell Sails

Is probably the one you are thinking of near Camden. I believe they are actually in Rockport. Another great loft to work with is my sailmaker, Jan Peterson at Bayview rigging in Yarmouth, Maine. If you call him, tell him I sent you. Tim
 
Ralph18414

Ralph18414

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Dec 11, 2005
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Pearson 30 Wanderer NA
Eureaka--Bohndell's was the name.

I don't know how they are today but back in the 80's they treated all sailors with equal importance. Now to get their phone #.
 
Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
3,626
Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
Ralph

My dad used them about 20 years ago and thought they were great. I have no updated info on them except I think they did work for Bruce Schwab a few years back when Bruce did his Vendee compaign. You should be able to come up with a number via google. Tim R.
 
Ralph18414

Ralph18414

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Dec 11, 2005
74
Pearson 30 Wanderer NA
Bohndell

US RT 1 Rockport, ME 04856 207.236.3549 The sail has already been shipped off. They said that things are slow up there and that they will be able to get to it right away. It will be interesting to see what kind of service I get. They seem nice and I don't believe they are a chain. Rockport and Camden are small towns that have a rich sailing heritage. I will let y'all know how things turn out. Thanks much for your responses.
 
Androctus

Androctus

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Dec 1, 2005
87
Hunter 23 Pennsville
I use Moorhouse

Moorhouse Sailmaker, in New Jersey: http://sailingsource.com/moorhouse/
 
ITMaster

ITMaster

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Jun 19, 2004
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Catalina 387 Hull # 24 Port Charlotte, Florida
An Excellent Sailmaker in Virginia

Perhaps you may want to retain for future reference, a really good, very reasonably priced, knowledgeable sailmaker in Hampton Virginia right next door to the Hampton Yacht Club is North Sails Hampton & Performance Rigging, 523 Bridge Street, Hampton, VA 23669, phone is 757.722.4000 Good luck.
 
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MoonSailer

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Jun 7, 2007
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Pearson- 323- Mobile,Al
Schurr sails in Pensacola

They repaired my genoa and I was happy. All of my sails were made by Schurr sails.
 
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