Econo-lofts

[Michael Algase]

Anyone use the "Economy" sail lofts to purchase foils?  Folks like Sail Warehouse, National Sail Supply, Air Force, etc.?

Just curious if anyone has experience with them.  Prices may be as much as 30-40% lower than the big names, but that also means you can replace them after less time, get new shape, and not really have spent a whole lot more over the long run.  I also only use them for cruising, and don't need high performance. 

Comments / thoughts appreciated.

Michael

[joe]

last year i used the sail warehouse to replace a sail on another boat i own. the sail i got was not the right size. he refused to help or replace it. cost is not everything. i used catalina direct to buy a new main last fall and am happy with it.

[Roland Gendreau]

For my previous boat,  a C30 tall rig, I purchased a new 2+2 Main and 135 RF Jib from National Sail supply. i was very pleased with the contruction, fit, cost and performance of the Rolly Tasker sails.  I used the sails for 2 years before selling the boat.  Since off shore manufacturers don't have local means to do any post sale work on your sails, make sure what you order is what you want. 

Roland Gendreau
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