Sail Materials

[Daniel Ranallo]

Hi All,

I am looking to purchase some new sails and my quote has several different sailcloth options. Does anyone know of a good resource I can use to learn about and compare between options? 

Also, any recommendations for sailmakers and/or the best materials for our boat (old Dragonfly 25, primarily used for cruising around the sound) are appreciated. Looking to replace Main and Genoa.

Thanks in advance,

Daniel

[Vincent DePillis]

Complex subject.  Would be happy to chat.  

206-909-5655.

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[Ginnie Jo Blue]

Vince, when you chat with them, recommend my sail cloth as a nice bulletproof cruiser option. 

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[Vincent DePillis]

Hydranet radial.  Thet best for this use but not cheap.

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[Andy Inglis]

If switching from Dacron to a fancy laminate material, be aware that it will be stiffer, heavier, and harder to manage, but there will be a performance reward. 

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[Eric Lindahl]

Vince and Jeff will set your straight.  Let us know what you choose and why.

Eric 

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[Tim Knight]

If its North SAILS then you have to rely on them to explain the fabrics..

If your talking membrane products, they may use a "Sail Fabric" from a major Cloth manufacturer, in which case you could contact them or view the web site..

If Dacron same story...

Good Luck, the waters have gotten very murky!!

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[Daniel Ranallo]

Thanks for the suggestions. I chatted with Vince the other day have a couple directions for research. 

Thanks, 

Daniel 

[Jude Stoller]

We just ordered a new main for Dragonfly (F40).  The membrane main still looked almost new, but was falling apart.   

After much research and advice from local sailors, we bit the bullet and went for North 3di even thought it was a lot more expensive than the other options.

The big advantage is no stitching, the sail is built as one piece on a mold and cured like a boat hull.   Here in the tropics, the stitching typically fails first and the 3di sails greatly outlast the membrane and panel sails.  Maybe not as much of a longevity difference in the PNW?  Tim might have more insight.

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