[C320-list] Need new sails

[Scott Thompson]

The vast majority of OEM sails are manufactured in the far east these 
days, as are cruising sails from many labels. Very few lofts actually 
make new sails any more. My next door neighbor is a sales rep for "China 
Sails" and tells me that all of the major labels outsource their 
cruising sails to them, as do most of the OEM boat manufacturers. He 
claims the quality is quite high. Each loft sends CAD files with their 
own designs. The panels are cut by computer, and the finishing is done 
by hand. The latter is the expensive part, which is why almost no sails 
are still made in the U.S. There are exceptions, however, including Mack 
in Florida, and UK in Annapolis.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653

On 8/23/2013 8:44 AM, Rick From Inflate Co wrote:
> Is there a snowballs chance in hell that I can get them somewhere in stock in S.  California today? I know Catalina is in woodland hills (80 miles from me), I wonder if they have them or do they manufacture out if Florida now? Also, Ulman sails is in San Diego (also close ) and I think they manufacture for Catalina.
>
> Thank you and please excuse any grammatical and/or  typographical  as sent from iPhone.
>
> Rick Portanova | President | CEO
> INFLATE CO, INC.
> www.InflateCo.com
> 949-340-0104 Office
>
>
> On Aug 23, 2013, at 5:33 AM, "Chris Descher" <cdescher at cedtulsa.com> wrote:
>
>> I replaced mine this year.  Went with Mack loose footed main, Mack Pack, and
>> 135 furling jib.  They're nice.  I really like the Mack Pack.
>>
>> Chris Descher
>> #500
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick From
>> Inflate Co
>> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:12 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Need new sails
>>
>> I need new main and new furling head sail . Main ripped completely leech to
>> luff today. Original sails from hull #235 , 1995.
>>
>> Does anyone have any recommendations as to good replacement, and what about
>> those cool grey Kevlar looking sails I see lately?
>>
>> Any help is super appreciated .
>>
>> Rick Portanova
>> NEMO
>> Dana Point , CA
>> #235
>>
>>
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