Question on custom sail makers
 

Perhaps you folks can give me a reality check? I have mail ordered a loose
footed sprit sail for my "Footloose" (designed by Warren Jordan) from a
sailmaker that is quite prominent on the web. This was several (3) months
ago, I have Emailed them several times during this period and no return
answer. So, my question is; how long is a reasonable time to wait? Am I
being too impatient? Any advice is appreciated.

Question on custom sail makers
 

Three to four months is not at all unusual, particularly during the "busy
season." If you ordered at the end of February or early March, so did most
everyone else in anticipation of the season. Still, there would be nothing
wrong with your contacting the loft by phone and asking for a status report.
And I would have to assume that you asked how long it would take either
before, or when, you placed your order. Was there a reason you didn't
mention the name of the loft, though?

--
Karin Conover-Lewis
Fair and Balanced since 1959
klc dot lewis at centurytel dot net


"Norman McDonnell" wrote in message
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Perhaps you folks can give me a reality check? I have mail ordered a loose
footed sprit sail for my "Footloose" (designed by Warren Jordan) from a
sailmaker that is quite prominent on the web. This was several (3) months
ago, I have Emailed them several times during this period and no return
answer. So, my question is; how long is a reasonable time to wait? Am I
being too impatient? Any advice is appreciated.

Question on custom sail makers
 

Some lofts cut the sails and send it off shore for the bulk of the sewing
and hand work.. Then do some in house work just to give US Customs and the
customer the impression that the sail us US made.

I once went into a Doyle (now UK) sail loft in San Diego to check the
progress on my sail alterations.. Not a sole working in the loft and my sail
was in Mex. The "Sailmaker" was the only person I ever saw in the loft on
any of my three visits. However, the work was fine and reasonable.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Question on custom sail makers
 

While I can't say I have any experience with what Steve is stating . . . I
am NOT surprised. It is also one of the reasons I use a LOCAL sailmaker.

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop

"Steve" wrote in message
...

Some lofts cut the sails and send it off shore for the bulk of the sewing
and hand work.. Then do some in house work just to give US Customs and the
customer the impression that the sail us US made.

I once went into a Doyle (now UK) sail loft in San Diego to check the
progress on my sail alterations.. Not a sole working in the loft and my
sail
was in Mex. The "Sailmaker" was the only person I ever saw in the loft
on
any of my three visits. However, the work was fine and reasonable.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Question on custom sail makers
 

Greetings All,
Thanks to all of you that responded, it appears that I am just being
impatient. Lately the weather has been perfect for getting the boat out so
for now I will just putt around with the motor. Once again I really
appreciate the responses.


"Steve" wrote in message
...

Some lofts cut the sails and send it off shore for the bulk of the sewing
and hand work.. Then do some in house work just to give US Customs and the
customer the impression that the sail us US made.

I once went into a Doyle (now UK) sail loft in San Diego to check the
progress on my sail alterations.. Not a sole working in the loft and my
sail
was in Mex. The "Sailmaker" was the only person I ever saw in the loft
on
any of my three visits. However, the work was fine and reasonable.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions