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The following are some representative samples of the wonderful world of sailmakers. One from the US, one from the UK and two from Down Under. You may use them or find a favorite of your own, keep us posted. |
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#2 |
#3 |
Shipping/Insured |
Visa/MC ? |
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SAILSetc |
$103 |
$89 |
$77 |
$12/$20 |
Visa/ MC |
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Blackmagick |
$95 |
$80 |
$70 |
$10 airmail |
Visa/MC |
| BG Sails | $105 | $100 | $95 | $13 airmail | Visa/MC |
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Carr Sails |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$6 USPS Priority |
Visa/MC |
| Stealth | $81 | $76 | $71 | $13 estimated | Visa/MC |
| Housemartin | $57 | $47 | $44 | $13 estimated |
SAILSetc’s Graham Bantock, from England, has been World and European champion of IOM several times, check out SAILSetc Blackmagick’s Alec Newal, from New Zealand, sails an IOM and has previously sailed skiff and made sails for them. Go to Blackmagick Alec's sails are also stocked by Great Basin Model Yachting GMBY BG Sails's Brad Gibson from Australia, sails and manufactures the new Disco IOM, and previously sailed skiffs. Brad says, "Over the past 4 seasons, since the introduction of my Southern Cross 2 design, I have been steadily refining my sails for all classes, to the stage that I am now very happy with their shaping percentages through all rig & wind ranges. They have proven to be fast on all angles of sailing." Go to Brad's BG website for a look. Carr Sails’ Rod Carr, from Redmond, Washington, has 31 years of sail making experience and makes good quality sails, check out Carr Sails Stealth sails are available from Michael Clifton at CM Yachts, he will mail you a catalog. Housemartin sails are made by Martin Martin Roberts and are available on his web site. He also has rig kits available. There are many others, both in the US and abroad, ask around the pond or watch who is fast! You can find most of them on the web through sites listed in our Helpful Web Sites. |
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Updated 09 January 2006
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