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.

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.

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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Tom & Nancy Page H20 803

I like whirlwindsails.com
They do a nice job for reasonable.
Ask for Chip
cw

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.

Chip (Buck) used to run the sail loft at Hobie Cat.

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

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.