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Jon Bastien
Hello everyone, I'm planning on replacing the original mainsail on my '87 H23 this season (It's well beyond reconditioning), and I'm looking for advice about sail lofts. I've already sent out for quotes from the "big ones" (Doyle, Pryde, Hood) and a few of the not-so-big ones (Sobstad, Haarstick, National Sails), and I've received responses from most of them; Prices range from $518 up to $981 so far. The short list so far includes National Sails (Cheapest by QUITE a bit), the Doyle sails from HOW (Nice to get original spec equipment, reasonably priced), and Fowler Sails (same loft and construction as a Pryde sail, but different name patch). All of the sails quoted on the short list are ~6 Oz. Dacron, 1 reef, partial batten sails- They're comparable, as far as I'm concerned. Sewing time and shipping costs are also comparable. Anyone have any experience with these sailmakers? Is the faux Pryde sail worth as much as $250 more than the National Sails sail, and $135 more than the Doyle? Are there any good reasons NOT to go with any of the sailmakers on my short list? Thanks for your help...--Jon BastienH23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'