[C320-list] Looking for information on a new jib

[Amiraults Family]

Art:

 

Where I live there is no local sail maker. First sail I bought was for the
previous boat, and I dealt with an enterprise several hours away which took
orders to be manufactured offshore. I did careful measurements, was sure of
the accuracy, and ordered a main and cover. The main had to be recut by the
vendor as it proved too long and the cover was too small and the vendor made
another. 

 

For Bear I went to the local-to-my-area representative of Doyle Sails. He
too takes the order and the sail is made elsewhere, but in Canada. The local
rep comes to your boat and discusses your wants/needs, explains the options
available and recommends based on your circumstance and his experience. He
then measures for the sail and places the order. When the sail arrives he
brings it to the boat and rigs it with you.

 

My first sail was a 135%. A couple of years later I added a new main with
StackPac. The process was the same for both. In the Great White North boats
are hauled and masts come down for the endless winters. That next spring I
could not recall the details for setting up the StackPac. I called the local
Doyle rep and he arrived at the boat and aided in the reinstall, without
charge (I then took photos). Both sails were high quality Dacron and both
radial cut. I race (poorly), and this appeared to be the best balance of
performance, longevity, and price for my budget. And everything fit first
time. 

 

This is not an endorsement for Doyle Sails. It is a recommendation that you
purchase as locally as your budget will allow. Your money boosts an economy
closer to home for the benefit of all. You also benefit more directly by
both increasing the chances that your hard earned money spent will yield
what you really want, that it will fit first time, and that you will have
post-purchase product support. 

 

Just sayin';

 

Brian Amirault

797 Waltzing Bear, too



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