Hi all, I'm a pretty new owner of a '79 Hunter 30' which needs new sails now that we're nearing the end of the restoration project. This is the first sailboat we've actually owned and thus the first set of sails ever being purchased, so I don't really know of good sail makers and such. Suggestions for where I can purchase a new main and 125-150% genoa? I'd prefer very soft dacron. Thanks for your help! Aaron Norlund
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Why soft dacron?
Aaron: You can purchase excellent quality sails from this site. There is a pricer that will give you some ideas of the costs too. Why do you think you want "very soft" dacron?
Aaron: You can purchase excellent quality sails from this site. There is a pricer that will give you some ideas of the costs too. Why do you think you want "very soft" dacron?
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Chuck
New Sails
Not to take away from this site, but you might want to talk to some sailmakers at the St Petersburg show in a couple of weeks.
Not to take away from this site, but you might want to talk to some sailmakers at the St Petersburg show in a couple of weeks.
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Aaron N.
Work hardening
It's been my experience that the softer dacron sails, though more stretchy, hold up better to the single-handed sailors abuse. That is, when one is out alone in 20-25 knot winds, great care probably won't be taken to neatly roll and fold a genoa when switching down to a storm sail - I find myself bundling and tying it down or stuffing it haphazardly into it's stay cover. Though I haven't owned sailboats, I've done a great deal of sailing and seen the breakdown of sails from this and flogging and found, overall, that softer sails don't work harden or develop as many permanent creases as quickly as filled materials. Plus, they're usually easier to hand stitch/patch/repair in tight situations than their high-tech buddies. I don't know, I've just found that, being primarily a single-hander who goes for four or five day mini-vacations as often as possible, the softer material is, overall, the better choice. I'm willing to trade a bit of performance for the far greater handling ability of the sails for the loan sailor. Thanks for the info on the site selling them - I didn't realize this place was so comprehensive. "Forums and more!" Aaron Norlund
It's been my experience that the softer dacron sails, though more stretchy, hold up better to the single-handed sailors abuse. That is, when one is out alone in 20-25 knot winds, great care probably won't be taken to neatly roll and fold a genoa when switching down to a storm sail - I find myself bundling and tying it down or stuffing it haphazardly into it's stay cover. Though I haven't owned sailboats, I've done a great deal of sailing and seen the breakdown of sails from this and flogging and found, overall, that softer sails don't work harden or develop as many permanent creases as quickly as filled materials. Plus, they're usually easier to hand stitch/patch/repair in tight situations than their high-tech buddies. I don't know, I've just found that, being primarily a single-hander who goes for four or five day mini-vacations as often as possible, the softer material is, overall, the better choice. I'm willing to trade a bit of performance for the far greater handling ability of the sails for the loan sailor. Thanks for the info on the site selling them - I didn't realize this place was so comprehensive. "Forums and more!" Aaron Norlund
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Aaron N.
Where, when!?
Hey, I saw your reply right after I posted my reply to the other man. Where is this show? Do you know if there is a website or something? Thanks, Aaron N.
Hey, I saw your reply right after I posted my reply to the other man. Where is this show? Do you know if there is a website or something? Thanks, Aaron N.
Highly recommend a quality sailmaker.
Aaron: I would highly recommend a quality sailmaker. You need to pick their brains and discuss your concerns. They can give you some real insite on sail cloth and sail quality. Just remember, not all sailcloth is created equal. You can purchase a sail made with 6 oz. material that may last a couple of years, or you can purchase a sail made with 6 oz. material that will last for 6-10 years. Talk to the major and minor sail lofts and get a good education! Then you can decide what type of sails you think you want.
Aaron: I would highly recommend a quality sailmaker. You need to pick their brains and discuss your concerns. They can give you some real insite on sail cloth and sail quality. Just remember, not all sailcloth is created equal. You can purchase a sail made with 6 oz. material that may last a couple of years, or you can purchase a sail made with 6 oz. material that will last for 6-10 years. Talk to the major and minor sail lofts and get a good education! Then you can decide what type of sails you think you want.
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Ed Allen
try my guy
I have been really happy with uk in tampa, call Tom or mark and talk to them before you buy anything. I find they have great resources, computer designs, uk international support, and great guys to do bussiness with. Uk/halsey on cass street in tampa.
I have been really happy with uk in tampa, call Tom or mark and talk to them before you buy anything. I find they have great resources, computer designs, uk international support, and great guys to do bussiness with. Uk/halsey on cass street in tampa.
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