Having tried to avoid spending all of my hard earned, unfortunately i'm going to ave to buy a new set of Sails, due to the lack of used ones for my rig. Being fairly new to the Class i need some advice on the best brand to go for in terms of value for money and speed, i tried e-mailing Batt sails but they havnt got back to me. I have a hog stepped Super spas rig on my NSM4 and sail on a river. Altough i'm starting to do a bit of travelling again now time permits.
Posted: 03/01/2006 21:39:39 By: Russ Hopkins 3374 |
Decent sailmakers can cut sails to fit your rig - they will all have an idea of what the luff curve should look like. This might mean getting in touch wih a sailmaker who used to make sails at the time (eg Batt), but it will also be possible to get another sailmaker to tweak their existing they may want to have a look at your rig on the boat.
Try P&B - there might also be the 15% winter discount running around!
Posted: 03/01/2006 22:34:56 By: deepy |
Dick (Batt) continues to make sails for older Merlins and definetly has sail plans in his computer, he made them for my Bad Company which go very well inland.
Posted: 03/01/2006 22:46:00 By: old merlin man |
Dick (Batt) continues to make sails for older Merlins and definetly has sail plans in his computer, he made them for my Bad Company which go very well inland.
Posted: 03/01/2006 22:46:00 By: old merlin man |
Tried to contact Dick but no luck he doesnt respond to e-mails, think i will ring him tomorrow.
Posted: 03/01/2006 22:49:44 By: Russ Hopkins 3374 |
Must be taking a double bankholiday he always e-mails me by return.
Posted: 03/01/2006 23:39:59 By: Day Off |
Steer clear of kevlar and you will save between £75 and £100 on your main for no performance loss but slightly heavier sail.
Posted: 04/01/2006 07:19:14 By: Chris |
