adammillsap where are you located? it would make it easier for somone to direct you to their local repair shop.
Tom
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| Author: | adammillsap [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Recommendations for sail repair |
My hobie 18 main is in need of a new bolt rope. I was going to attempt the repair myself, but my machine will not push through the many layers of Dacron on the ends. Has anyone had his repair made by a professional? Where? How Much? Were you happy with their work? Thanks in advance for your replies. |
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| Author: | Beachboy [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:24 pm ] |
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Would guess that if the boltrope is bad the sail probably is too. Sail repair is mostly a local affair. I'm in the Boston Area and use Sperry sails, they do a great job. |
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| Author: | t page [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:48 pm ] |
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adammillsap where are you located? it would make it easier for somone to direct you to their local repair shop. Tom
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| Author: | xanderwess [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:05 pm ] |
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I like whirlwindsails.com They do a nice job for reasonable. Ask for Chip cw |
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| Author: | adammillsap [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:12 pm ] |
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Thanks for your replies. I talked to chip @ Whirlwind Sails today, and he quoted me a very reasonable price. He also clearly knew more about what he was talking about than any of the others that I contacted. He seems to have quite a bit of experience with beach cat sails. He also said that for recreational use, as long as a sail has a good bolt rope on it, and no tears, you might as well use it until it falls apart in your hands. I really appreciate that kind of honesty coming from a guy that sells sails for a living. Thanks for turning me on to Whirlwind. 
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| Author: | MBounds [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:02 pm ] |
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Chip (Buck) used to run the sail loft at Hobie Cat. |
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| Author: | xanderwess [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:21 pm ] |
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I bought a couple of sails from him and found him great to deal with, so I would recommend him to any and everyone looking for a repair or not so class legal cat sail. cw |
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| Author: | fastcat [ Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:42 am ] |
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I fully agree, Chip will work with you to give you what you want and does quality work. I recently ordered a square top main and jib from him (see new sails, H17 forum) and the sails are top notch. 
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