far east sails

bobsadler · 16-06-2008, 23:08

has anyone had any experience purchasing sails from "far east sails"

Fareastsails, Hong Kong Sailmakers for Performance Cruising Sails

thanks

**Ex-Calif** · 17-06-2008, 00:44

It's about a 50/50 split around here between Far East and Rolly Tasker in Thailand. We (and a couple of other maxis) have all used Rolly Tasker.

I haven't heard anything derogatory about Far East.

I will ask around but it makes a difference on what type of sails you want - I assume you want dacron cruising sails as opposed to Kevlar racing sails.

bobsadler · 17-06-2008, 01:04

dan: yes, dacron crusing sails. thanks.

CSY Man · 17-06-2008, 02:27

Have heard good things about these guys and plan to order from them in the future:

Island Planet Sails

**S/V Elusive** · 18-06-2008, 16:44

I've also heard good things about Far East - last time I was in Oakland for the big sail boat show, they had reps there. I used LAM sails when I purchased. Far East was almost the same price, but didn't want to give a greater discount when I added two additional sails to my order - LAM did, and so got my business.

One of the problems with NOT working with a local sailmaker, is that THEY rely on YOU to make all the measurements (if your boat isn't in their database - and if it hasn't been altered). This usually isn't a problem, except your local sailmaker will also make all those subtle/little observations that we (as non-sailmakers) and the overseas sailmakers don't think to ask about - such as where a slide will be vs. where the cringle for a reef point is.

However, the difference in price was unbelieveable!!! Main, 130 Genoa, Mizzen, Mizzen staysail, A-sym Spin, for less than $5K (for comparison points: Main + 100% Jib + mizzen = 1,040 sq. feet).

This was four years ago.

eyschulman · 18-06-2008, 16:55

Buy a used sewing machine and make your own- that way you can patch and modify etc. sailright kits come pre cut with good ins. and all you will need. I have made about 10 all very good sails of dac., ripstop, and laminates for 20 footers to a J/44 since you do the finishing and reinforcement work you can go the extra mile and make a stronger sail than you get from Asian or many big name sail makers

16-06-2008, 23:08	#1
bobsadler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Boat: Nauticat 42 (East Coast, USA) Posts: 65	far east sails has anyone had any experience purchasing sails from "far east sails" Fareastsails, Hong Kong Sailmakers for Performance Cruising Sails thanks __________________ Bob SV Karen M http://www.freewebs.com/svkarenm/ Last edited by bobsadler; 16-06-2008 at 23:14.

17-06-2008, 00:44	#2
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 2,630 Images: 4	It's about a 50/50 split around here between Far East and Rolly Tasker in Thailand. We (and a couple of other maxis) have all used Rolly Tasker. I haven't heard anything derogatory about Far East. I will ask around but it makes a difference on what type of sails you want - I assume you want dacron cruising sails as opposed to Kevlar racing sails. __________________ Dan Relax Lah! Changi Sailing Club

17-06-2008, 01:04	#3
bobsadler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Boat: Nauticat 42 (East Coast, USA) Posts: 65	dan: yes, dacron crusing sails. thanks. __________________ Bob SV Karen M http://www.freewebs.com/svkarenm/

17-06-2008, 02:27	#4
CSY Man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: CSY 33 Cutter, "Rhapsody" Posts: 1,706 Images: 36	Have heard good things about these guys and plan to order from them in the future: Island Planet Sails __________________ If you can read this, I have too much time on my hands..

18-06-2008, 16:44	#5
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,211	I've also heard good things about Far East - last time I was in Oakland for the big sail boat show, they had reps there. I used LAM sails when I purchased. Far East was almost the same price, but didn't want to give a greater discount when I added two additional sails to my order - LAM did, and so got my business. One of the problems with NOT working with a local sailmaker, is that THEY rely on YOU to make all the measurements (if your boat isn't in their database - and if it hasn't been altered). This usually isn't a problem, except your local sailmaker will also make all those subtle/little observations that we (as non-sailmakers) and the overseas sailmakers don't think to ask about - such as where a slide will be vs. where the cringle for a reef point is. However, the difference in price was unbelieveable!!! Main, 130 Genoa, Mizzen, Mizzen staysail, A-sym Spin, for less than $5K (for comparison points: Main + 100% Jib + mizzen = 1,040 sq. feet). This was four years ago. __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

18-06-2008, 16:55	#6
eyschulman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: seattle Boat: tn/38 draco volans,j/100 BJ Posts: 69	Buy a used sewing machine and make your own- that way you can patch and modify etc. sailright kits come pre cut with good ins. and all you will need. I have made about 10 all very good sails of dac., ripstop, and laminates for 20 footers to a J/44 since you do the finishing and reinforcement work you can go the extra mile and make a stronger sail than you get from Asian or many big name sail makers

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