Make sure you measurements are the same as Doyle’s internal measurements. My Doyle made sails (which were supposed to be to customs specs) were Off, and had to be recut. Not that big a deal, but annoying when I was 1 month from leaving.

Sent from my iPad

On May 9, 2012, at 10:23, wrote:

I received the following initial quote from Doyle, my local sailmaker. I’ll be modifying the request to change to a 155% genoa, to add a Dutchman system and Tides Track mainsail track system. Other small things such as sail number and draft stripes will also impact price. The quote was made for a heavy weight headsail. The 424 is stiff so I’m likely to fly it in heavy air.

I plan to place my order this September. The price below doesn’t include the 15% offseason discount which I expect to take advantage of. I’m expecting a final price of about $7500 for main and headsail.

I prefer a domestic manufacturer. Since I race the boat, I’m not willing to go for a cheap import. If anyone else has a quote from a domestic manufacturer I’d be interested in comparing price.

I don’t know what I’ll do with the used sails. Both are in decent shape. Worn and somewhat baggy but perfectly usable. If I don’t keep them as spares, I may sell them. They would fit the tall ketch.

Sail Quotation for: Pearson 424 SLP 1-204
Prepared for: Richard Carter
By: Chris Howes
I= 47.25 P= 41.00
J= 15.75 E= 14.50
Ii= 47.25
Ji= 15.75
Fabric Area (Sq Ft) Price
Main
Mainsail 8.62oz Dacron 353sqft $3,038
Includes: 5 Full Battens, 1 Reef,
Slides, Moderate Girth, Bag
Genoa LP%
RF Genoa 135% 7.77oz Dacron 474sqft $3,305
Includes: UV Cover, Luff Flattener, Bag

_______________________________________________
maillist mailing list

https://pearson424.org/mailman/listinfo/maillist_pearson424.org

_______________________________________________
maillist mailing list

https://pearson424.org/mailman/listinfo/maillist_pearson424.org

Post generated from Pearson424 Forum using Mail2Forum

Rich-
You might want to get that domestic made stuff in writing. Doyle does have a production loft in China.
Quent

Rich..it’s in Barbados. They have a sail loft in Trinidad ( Soka Sails ), but the sails are cut and sown in Barbados.
 
Joe,
Half Moon

________________________________

Post generated from Pearson424 Forum using Mail2Forum

Better latent than never. I got to my computer. Here is the quote
comparison the I think Pat did. It is a little dated but not too much.

Linus

Post generated from Pearson424 Forum using Mail2Forum

Thank you, Linus, and all of you who shared sail costs. They’re actually
less expensive than I expected.

Much appreciated,

Tor

Has anyone used Rolly Tasker in Thailand? Or Far East Sails?

Rolly Tasker: Looks like a 150 Genoa using US made cloth is $2540.

Far East: Came in at $2200 for a 135.

My local Doyle loft is trying to sell me a 135 for $3681 (Square weave Dimension Polyant). The Doyle Barbados loft can make one for $2800 (Contender sailcloth)

Reviews online don’t look to be any worse than reviews for the local lofts.

I have been very happy with Haarstick Sails.
 Based in Rochester NY. All sails made in house.
I have 6 different sails on 3 different boats from them.
They have all the measurements for the 424.
http://www.haarsticksailmakers.com/

Alan UNABATED
_______________________________________________
maillist mailing list

https://pearson424.org/mailman/listinfo/maillist_pearson424.org

Post generated from Pearson424 Forum using Mail2Forum

We bought a 90% (more or less) jib from Rolly Tasker through National Sail Supply for our self tacking setup. Sail was inexpensive, very well made and finished, and had all the extras like foam luff, sunbrella cover, leather, etc. No size or fit problems as it is made to your measurements.
Shipping from FL about $50, no duties or sales tax. Delivery was about three weeks. Several lofts now import RT sails including Bacon’s in Annapolis. National Sail Supply is the first.
Quent

Tasker sounds good, but I think I will go with Alan’s (Unabated’s) recommendation. I just spoke to Doug and l liked what I heard and the price extended.