sail repair

[trainmanjess]

hello all

I have developed a problem... I need some repairs done to my mainsail... I am not in a position to do it myself, mostly lack of knowledge and talent for sail repair... I tried on the internet to find a sail loft, but all I got was restaurants in New York, and Boston... I need someplace that is not expensive and can fix my mainsail.... until I get it fixed, I am dry docked....

please help ??????

sincerely
Jess

 

[Joe]

try www.sailrite.com or call these guys for a lead on local sail lofts http://www.sailboatsindiana.com/

 

[Phil Herring]

If you're willing to ship it to Chicago there are more plenty of lofts there. Google "sail loft Chicago."

 

[Tsatzsue]

Try Sailcare.com. going to send my sails to them after this season. They seem to be the most knowledgeable and reasonable.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

.... until I get it fixed, I am dry docked....

please help ??????

sincerely
Jess[/quote]


Jess, others more familiar with the area will offer help Re a sail loft to get your main fixed. My help is rather a question that may lead to a suggestion: why not sail with the jib or genoa alone until the main is fixed ?
Don't know about your boat, but on mine it is something I do easily. good luck with the fix.

 

[Jackdaw]

Call your local sailing club and ask who they use to repair sails.

http://www.indianapolissailing.org/

 

[capta]

An inexpensive sail loft?
Isn't that an oxymoron?