Precision sails

[Jimbo2010]

Anyone buy their sails?

Pros/cons

[wholybee]

I bought a main from them in 2020 during the pandemic. It's fine, nothing special, nothing wrong with it. It was easy to work with them, the form for measuring the rig was thorough and easy to understand. I had a couple long calls with the sail designer during the design process to go over some details.
The slide were shipped separately by mistake. I needed slides for a Tides track that they didn't stock. They paid a local loft to sew them on.

[pcmm]

I bought a full suit of sail from them in 2020 (Genoa, main & mizzen). I’ve been very happy with the experience. They fit well, designed well and make my boat actually sail. (I have a Morgan Out Island, they’re not know for being great sailors). My only gripe is they installed the Genoa tellails pointing straight down. They should have been installed horizontally.

Very happy wth the sails and service.

[drphill]

I also purchased a new set in the fall of 2021. Lots of back an forth with Precision on measuring and details to get it correct (mast down for refit) - very pleased when I hoisted them in the spring of 2023 and they fit correctly.



Other than being shipped folded into a rectangle box, the workmanship was top notch. The wrinkles eventually smoothed out after a couple of sails.



They usually run a couple of specials around October thru Thanksgiving too.

[chp]

Just received my new main sail for my Hunter 280. Don't know how the fit will be until the spring. I was concerned about the original quote which showed the sq. ft. of the sail was a lot less than my manual indicated. Sent an email and got a call within a couple of days from the designer. Hunter's have a huge roach. He had already noticed the issue and we discussed everything in length. Of course the cost went up due to the extra amount of sail material. They kept me well informed to how the production was going. They were very easy to deal with and answered all my questions especially with the measurements which you have to do yourself. I'll update in the spring once I rig the boat.

[GSpencerCat30]

Originally Posted by Jimbo2010

Anyone buy their sails?

Pros/cons

I haven't purchased sails yet, but I will be buying in the new year. They have been great in explaining to me what the cloth options are, how the process works, and what I will need to do to provide the measurements.

If you have questions, Give them a call. They have been very responsive to me so far.

[Jimbo2010]

I received their quote which is competitive and have another call with them later today.

[thomm225]

Check with Sail Warehouse before buying.......

They have Rolly Tasker Sails.

The guy I dealt with was located in Texas.

https://thesailwarehouse.com/?gclid=...SAAEgIDp_D_BwE

[Rockinar]

Whats the turnaround time with Precision? Why go Precision vs a local loft?

[thomm225]

Most local lofts at least around this area and many others are closing or have already closed.

The ones that remain open have to charge higher prices to stay in business as compared to some place like Precision Sails or Sail Warehouse.

A small jib for my boar from Sail Warehouse is around $697 as compared to $1500 or so at the "local loft" 115 miles away.

[Jimbo2010]

Originally Posted by Rockinar

Whats the turnaround time with Precision? Why go Precision vs a local loft?

More cloth design and option choices, dealing directly with the designer.

No sales tax.
great pricing.

I spoke with Doyle in FL, not that knowledgeable, very high price
North very knowledgeable but price
Uk
Hyde

those all were 30-50% higher in cost

Mack was pushing the sail materiel in stock which was heavier than I wanted didn't want to get into options, "this is the way we do it"

Rolly was ok for the price.

As of now Precision is looking like who I'll go with.

[malbert73]

I bought a new genoa this winter from Quantum- the quote from Quantum was very competitive with Precision. Nice to meet with someone to go over the boat and measure it.
And, when they bend it on in the spring I have the local loft support for anything that isn’t quite right.

So to me, it’s about supporting a locally based loft and about the assured quality that comes with the brand. Yes the sail was not built locally- few are- but the local support is very important to me

[Jimbo2010]

Sure but what sail is $6,000 vs $3500 with similar cloth,

I was racing back in 2005 and bought a set of hi tech Quantums they were fantastic. cost about $25K

I imagine today they cost $40K


But today I just don't need that hi tech for cruising, so I'm shopping Dacron.

I don't need a sailmaker on the boat, I can video an issue if needed and if an adjustment is needed they will pay for a local loft to make those adjustments

[GSpencerCat30]

I still haven't purchased my new sails yet (I'm a bit stuck in the research phase) so take my comments with a grain of salt.

During my research, I was surprised to discover that all sailmakers source the sailcloth from the same cloth makers (there appear to be 3-4 worldwide). The difference between sailmakers is service, design, and warranty. If you don't want to measure and install your sails, a local loft that provides this service seems like a good choice, you'll just have to pay for the labor. If you can measure and install you can use a sailmaker that is further away from your boat.

I think speaking to the sail designer seems to be a good idea. I've found this isn't an option with all sailmakers.

[malbert73]

Originally Posted by Jimbo2010

Sure but what sail is $6,000 vs $3500 with similar cloth,

I was racing back in 2005 and bought a set of hi tech Quantums they were fantastic. cost about $25K

I imagine today they cost $40K


But today I just don't need that hi tech for cruising, so I'm shopping Dacron.

I don't need a sailmaker on the boat, I can video an issue if needed and if an adjustment is needed they will pay for a local loft to make those adjustments

Sure- but my Quantum quote was within 10% of precision