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Cherub Chat => Tech Chat => Topic started by: kokopelli on July 05, 2012, 03:49:21 PM

Title: sail repairs, midlands area.
Post by: kokopelli on July 05, 2012, 03:49:21 PM: Hi all, does anyone know of good sail repairers in the midlands area. i want to replace the luff rope on the Hyde main on Sweet Dreamzzz. Basically just to a smaller diameter. I know Stu Hogson used to do it, but not sure now ??? Stu are you there? if no repairers around does anyone know where can i buy the bolt rope from for a bit more DIY.
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Post by: john_hamilton on July 05, 2012, 06:00:37 PM: we used speed sails, or pinbax
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Post by: Stuart Hopson on July 05, 2012, 06:28:45 PM: Unfortunately I'm not currently in a position where I can offer my sail repair services. The best bet for a decent repair would be HD sails (Jim Hunt and Andy Davies) www.hdsails.com (http://www.hdsails.com) They are based somewhere around the birmingham area.

Another option would be www.peakdinghy.co.uk (http://www.peakdinghy.co.uk) They are based in Chesterfield and offer repairs but do not have experience in sail making so not a great option if your after any modifications or anything other than small patches.

As a final resort there is always P+B www.pinbax.com (http://www.pinbax.com) but they're generally expensive and no better for repairs than anyone else.

There are actually a couple of others in the midlands that I would recommend avoiding but i'll not name and shame.

Hope that helps
Title: Re: sail repairs, midlands area.
Post by: Torchy on July 06, 2012, 04:04:25 PM: Bob Suggitt has turned Loco's sails round super quick twice and it's just down the road from me (kind of)

He has all the high tec sailcloths there. He's at the loft from around lunch time to early evening most days but I think his mobile number is on the site.

http://www.midlandsailrepairs.com/ (http://www.midlandsailrepairs.com/)
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Post by: phil_kirk on July 06, 2012, 11:15:34 PM: bob has made some quick sails in the past for the classes he sails.
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Post by: Torchy on July 07, 2012, 05:52:33 PM: Bob has won the Lark nationals twice...once with his wife and once with his daughter - a nice story that
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Post by: Eggbert on August 01, 2012, 10:29:43 PM: I'm sure he was the guy who repaired my sails after the Largo Bay Nationals final day incident he did a cracking job and dirt cheap too
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Post by: ade white on September 04, 2012, 05:25:44 PM: HD sails in Birmingham did a great job for me. well recommended. Interestingly he was using some new cloths for OK sails (dacron...yes dacron... maybe the new black... you heard it here first...).
Title: Re: sail repairs, midlands area.
Post by: Peak Dinghy on September 15, 2012, 01:25:09 PM: Hi There

It's Richard from Peak Dinghy here. We can offer the type of adjustment you are looking for to your sail. Although we do not currently manufacture sails we complete any kind of repairs from small patches to rebuilding corners or anything else you may require. We also provide adjustment services such as reducing sail area e.t.c. We have Kevan from Alverbanks on board in a technical capacity so you can rest assured you will receive a quality repair. If you need any further information, give us a call on 07866 971 092 or email [email protected]