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Author	Topic:   Squall Sails
dino54904	posted 04-27-2011 03:38 PM ET (US)         Recommend a good source for a new sail for my Squall. I have the original. It has a foam pad at the head of the sail so the boat does not turn turtle when it is dumped.
squallman	posted 05-03-2011 12:43 PM ET (US)             A SUNFISH sail is pretty close, but, if you want exact replacement, take [the current sails] to a sail loft and get estimate.
squallman	posted 05-03-2011 12:44 PM ET (US)             Usually [there are offers to sell] plenty of new and used sails on [on-line auction websites], [Suggests that one purchse a] cheap used [sail] first, then if happy buy new one.
Tohsgib	posted 05-03-2011 01:41 PM ET (US)             Squalls sail pretty terrible to begin with so if it is a tad sloppy I doubt you will lose much speed. They are also pretty hard to turtle due to design and flotation, not sure if a foam pad would actually help. I would try a Sunfish sail which can be found for dirt used.
GRAND NUSSIE	posted 05-03-2011 06:07 PM ET (US)             Try Sailrite.com>Sails>Sail Quoting. I have no idea what they will charge you, but I have ordered materials from them for many years and have experienced top notch service and quality but not always cheap. I no longer bother going elsewhere. Dick
jimh	posted 05-05-2011 08:41 AM ET (US)             Most sail makers tend to make sails to order. I don't think you will find any sail makers who have existing inventory of new Boston Whaler SQUALL sails on the shelf waiting for customers to call. The boat has not been in production for decades. Any sail maker can make a new sail using the dimensions and design of your existing sail.
Tom W Clark	posted 05-05-2011 09:58 AM ET (US)             Do you own a sewing machine? http://www.sailrite.com/Boston-Whaler-Squall-Lateen-Main-Kit
contender	posted 05-05-2011 08:46 PM ET (US)             Good one Tom, I would just purchase it and take it to a canvas person to do the sew job...
dino54904	posted 05-06-2011 05:10 PM ET (US)             Thanks for the suggestions. You guys are great. I think I'll go the route of buying the kit and having a local shop sew it.
GRAND NUSSIE	posted 05-06-2011 09:57 PM ET (US)             If I remember correctly, Sailrite will sew it for you. Not sure how much. Dick

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