another new guy on the forum

islandplanet · 27-08-2006, 21:22

Since I know a few of my clients are here I thought I'd join up.
I run a small sail company and have had several boats ranging in size from 10 to 39 feet. My wife and I used to live aboard and we've been through many boat projects. Currently in the process of buying a Ranger 33 for some coastal cruising.

I enjoy discussing systems, plumbing, electrical, sanitation, refinishing, structural work, ground tackle, and of course sails.

SkiprJohn · 08-10-2006, 19:53

Aloha Island,
Welcome aboard! Good to have a sailmaker to give advice.
Kind Regars,
JohnL

islandplanet · 08-10-2006, 20:06

I've found if you ask 10 different sailmakers you might get 10 different opinions. I do mostly cruising sails and take a lot of pride in participarting in some of my client's voyaging accomplishments. My focus is on ease of handling, longevity, practicality, and value. When I hear that someone has over 20,000 miles on the sail and it's still serviceable I know I've done my job.

SkiprJohn · 08-10-2006, 20:31

Aloha Island,
20K miles? Wow! Ever done any work for a Cascade 42? I've got a real live question. At what frequency do you place sail slides up the luff? I've got a 43 foot luff and am using stainless slides on a 7/8" stainless track.
Regards, JohnL
P. S. You may have noticed my misspelled regards before. Just consider it Rigors.

27-08-2006, 21:22	#1
islandplanet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 23	another new guy on the forum Since I know a few of my clients are here I thought I'd join up. I run a small sail company and have had several boats ranging in size from 10 to 39 feet. My wife and I used to live aboard and we've been through many boat projects. Currently in the process of buying a Ranger 33 for some coastal cruising. I enjoy discussing systems, plumbing, electrical, sanitation, refinishing, structural work, ground tackle, and of course sails.

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08-10-2006, 19:53	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,915	Aloha Island, Welcome aboard! Good to have a sailmaker to give advice. Kind Regars, JohnL

08-10-2006, 20:06	#3
islandplanet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 23	I've found if you ask 10 different sailmakers you might get 10 different opinions. I do mostly cruising sails and take a lot of pride in participarting in some of my client's voyaging accomplishments. My focus is on ease of handling, longevity, practicality, and value. When I hear that someone has over 20,000 miles on the sail and it's still serviceable I know I've done my job.

08-10-2006, 20:31	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,915	Aloha Island, 20K miles? Wow! Ever done any work for a Cascade 42? I've got a real live question. At what frequency do you place sail slides up the luff? I've got a 43 foot luff and am using stainless slides on a 7/8" stainless track. Regards, JohnL P. S. You may have noticed my misspelled regards before. Just consider it Rigors.