For those of you who have purchased Tasker mainsails for your 37c's, I'd be interested in knowing what type of battens you ordered (full or partial) and how you like them. If full battents, do the slides hang up in the track on lowering/raising the main? Did you need to have to purchase a new batten car system to get things working OK, or do the original nylon slides and track still work OK? Would appreciate the feedback. Thanks. Walt.
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tasker or not to tasker
Well i guress that i may have started people thinking about a new main for their 37 as i am in dire need of one and was requesting input. Just got back from the st pete show and before i went had my heart set on the tasker main.I had decided on the offshore model with 2 full upper battens and adding batslides to make them work better (Batslides are made by schaefer and are just as good as the harken items but you don't need to install a new track) the final quote i got from dirk for the above mentioned sail came in at $1730.00 /- that included shipping and tax for florida. NOW after the show i am reconsidering....NORTH sails (not cruising direct) quoted me for the same type sail made here in the U.S.A. including all the same features and delivered to my door for $1914.00 AND the local guy will come to my boat and measure.....seems to me that the $184 difference is nothing and i will have a NORTH sail made in America....I will place my order tomorrow and most likely have the sail in 4-6 weeks. They mfg. the sails in either annapolis or their loft in conn. using their own mfg cloth. they use a full batten car system mfg by bainbridge ....check it out and let Ethan Bixby the st pete manager that chet sent you (ethan@sales.northsails.com) oh by the way this price is only good till nov 9th as it is the show special....and one last thing...i had considered the AIR FORCE SAILS sold by sailnet/JSI and the price BEFORE the show quoted on line for their offshore sail was $2479 the price of the batslides(Another $150)....the SHOW PRICE , GOOD ONLY AT THE SHOW IS 15%OFF THE "NORMAL" (I GUESS INFLATED FOR THE SHOW)PRICE OF $2992 FOR THE ONLY TODAY PRICE OF $2543.20.....go figure....i know my hunter 37 cutter is going to be sporting a new NORTH mainsail in 4-6 weeks.....chet p "Harriet's Chariot"
Well i guress that i may have started people thinking about a new main for their 37 as i am in dire need of one and was requesting input. Just got back from the st pete show and before i went had my heart set on the tasker main.I had decided on the offshore model with 2 full upper battens and adding batslides to make them work better (Batslides are made by schaefer and are just as good as the harken items but you don't need to install a new track) the final quote i got from dirk for the above mentioned sail came in at $1730.00 /- that included shipping and tax for florida. NOW after the show i am reconsidering....NORTH sails (not cruising direct) quoted me for the same type sail made here in the U.S.A. including all the same features and delivered to my door for $1914.00 AND the local guy will come to my boat and measure.....seems to me that the $184 difference is nothing and i will have a NORTH sail made in America....I will place my order tomorrow and most likely have the sail in 4-6 weeks. They mfg. the sails in either annapolis or their loft in conn. using their own mfg cloth. they use a full batten car system mfg by bainbridge ....check it out and let Ethan Bixby the st pete manager that chet sent you (ethan@sales.northsails.com) oh by the way this price is only good till nov 9th as it is the show special....and one last thing...i had considered the AIR FORCE SAILS sold by sailnet/JSI and the price BEFORE the show quoted on line for their offshore sail was $2479 the price of the batslides(Another $150)....the SHOW PRICE , GOOD ONLY AT THE SHOW IS 15%OFF THE "NORMAL" (I GUESS INFLATED FOR THE SHOW)PRICE OF $2992 FOR THE ONLY TODAY PRICE OF $2543.20.....go figure....i know my hunter 37 cutter is going to be sporting a new NORTH mainsail in 4-6 weeks.....chet p "Harriet's Chariot"
One more time
Guess I'll just mention one more time that the Doyle (US-made) main in the chandlery here is $1886 (a little more than Tasker, a little less than North) _before_ any off-season discounting. And part of what you get for your money is an owner's web site, which is darned more than North gives you.
Guess I'll just mention one more time that the Doyle (US-made) main in the chandlery here is $1886 (a little more than Tasker, a little less than North) _before_ any off-season discounting. And part of what you get for your money is an owner's web site, which is darned more than North gives you.
doyle quote
with all due respect i did check out doyle while i was at the show and their best "SHOW PRICE" was $2260.00 tax
with all due respect i did check out doyle while i was at the show and their best "SHOW PRICE" was $2260.00 tax
Check it here
Chet, check the sails in the Chandlery on this site; it's not that price here. I certainly have no issue with whatever sail you choose to buy and would encourage you to get the best sail at the best price, no matter where you buy it. I only want folks to know that we have competiively priced sails here that are worth a look. We might have been able to get close to the Tasker price for the Doyle main we offer, reason being that we sell quite a few sails and have cut some good deals with the Doyle lofts we work with. That said, North makes a terrific sail and if you worked a good deal, go for it!
Chet, check the sails in the Chandlery on this site; it's not that price here. I certainly have no issue with whatever sail you choose to buy and would encourage you to get the best sail at the best price, no matter where you buy it. I only want folks to know that we have competiively priced sails here that are worth a look. We might have been able to get close to the Tasker price for the Doyle main we offer, reason being that we sell quite a few sails and have cut some good deals with the Doyle lofts we work with. That said, North makes a terrific sail and if you worked a good deal, go for it!
Some people have all. . . .
the luck. I'd love to match my new North main with a North genoa. But there is over $600. difference when compared to Tasker. And everything I read here on HOW suggests that the Taskers are great sails. I always seem to miss the deals. Another year with the old yankee?
the luck. I'd love to match my new North main with a North genoa. But there is over $600. difference when compared to Tasker. And everything I read here on HOW suggests that the Taskers are great sails. I always seem to miss the deals. Another year with the old yankee?
To Tasker or not to Tasker, that is the quest.
I am just curious. Are you not curious on how a company can produce "what some say" is exactly the same product for that much less (percentage wise?). There is a lot of difference in the cost and quality of sail cloth. Not all 8 oz. sail cloth is/was created equal. My original Neil Pride sail on my Hunter 31' never tore but got sloppy after about 10 years and was replaced in its 12-13th year. When you get a quote from Tasker (or anyone else), why not ask them about making a sail out of a specific material (ie: Bainbridge 7.9oz or Challenger 9oz etc). Then you at least are comparing apples to apples. There are other components in the sewing that make a QUALITY sail too that may not be evident. The true cost of a sail is the price you pay divided by the years of use. A sail that you pay $1300 for that lasts for 5 years costs a lot more than a $1800 sail that last for 10 years. I can totally understand someone not wanting to purchase a sail "mail order". There is something to say for having an Expert discuss the requirements for your specific boat and your sailing area and taking proper measurments. This is not to say that this cannot be done over the phone. But just be sure that you are really getting what appears to be the same product for a drastically reduced price (cause I do not believe it). I'm off of soap box (NEXT).
I am just curious. Are you not curious on how a company can produce "what some say" is exactly the same product for that much less (percentage wise?). There is a lot of difference in the cost and quality of sail cloth. Not all 8 oz. sail cloth is/was created equal. My original Neil Pride sail on my Hunter 31' never tore but got sloppy after about 10 years and was replaced in its 12-13th year. When you get a quote from Tasker (or anyone else), why not ask them about making a sail out of a specific material (ie: Bainbridge 7.9oz or Challenger 9oz etc). Then you at least are comparing apples to apples. There are other components in the sewing that make a QUALITY sail too that may not be evident. The true cost of a sail is the price you pay divided by the years of use. A sail that you pay $1300 for that lasts for 5 years costs a lot more than a $1800 sail that last for 10 years. I can totally understand someone not wanting to purchase a sail "mail order". There is something to say for having an Expert discuss the requirements for your specific boat and your sailing area and taking proper measurments. This is not to say that this cannot be done over the phone. But just be sure that you are really getting what appears to be the same product for a drastically reduced price (cause I do not believe it). I'm off of soap box (NEXT).
Good points you make....
regarding quality. I'd prefer a name brand sail as much as anyone, and I do prefer to support local businesses. But when local name brand lofts quote a "discount" price on the full sail suite that's nearly double the competition, it's hard to justify the extra $$$. Especially if the competiion has had some good endorsements. Sails that might last half as long for about half the price doesn't bother me at all.
regarding quality. I'd prefer a name brand sail as much as anyone, and I do prefer to support local businesses. But when local name brand lofts quote a "discount" price on the full sail suite that's nearly double the competition, it's hard to justify the extra $$$. Especially if the competiion has had some good endorsements. Sails that might last half as long for about half the price doesn't bother me at all.
and I agree with you too Walt!
Your point is well taken. Now when a local sailmaker comes to your boat and measures, consults etc. Goes and makes the sail and comes back to install it and make sure that everything is perfect, this is A. Great Customer Service. B. Worth something more than mail order. I would think that a service like this would be worth in the neighborhood of $200-400. And you are right. Getting a quote for $2300-2400 for an equal quality sail from one mail order company vs. $1800-1900 does not seem reasonable (if all things are REALLY equal). Now the fact that the sail only lasted half as long brings up the point that may or may not be giving you the best performance for your money from the day it was new till the day you junk it either.
Your point is well taken. Now when a local sailmaker comes to your boat and measures, consults etc. Goes and makes the sail and comes back to install it and make sure that everything is perfect, this is A. Great Customer Service. B. Worth something more than mail order. I would think that a service like this would be worth in the neighborhood of $200-400. And you are right. Getting a quote for $2300-2400 for an equal quality sail from one mail order company vs. $1800-1900 does not seem reasonable (if all things are REALLY equal). Now the fact that the sail only lasted half as long brings up the point that may or may not be giving you the best performance for your money from the day it was new till the day you junk it either.
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