reviews for SAIL CARE ford city,pa

need some repairs(new jib zipper,torn batten pocket,etc.) on my sails this offseason. was looking at sail care(company name) for repairs and cleaning/re-resigning. anyone ever use them or have a company to recommend? sails are in good shape for being 30+ years old...boat sails fast and trims well. one day when i grow up i'll buy some fancy new whirlwind hot rod sails... thanks!
coastrat







what was the turn around time on getting them back?
about 6 weeks
How much did it cost?
about 445$...shipping included. wash/re-resin~110$...repairing several batten(all) ends~190$...touch up head11$...repair several holes~33$...sew on sail numbers @8$ each(64$)...re-install battens jib 20$.
i'm curious of their shape once you run 'em up the mast, downhaul, sheets set... how do they look?
hope to find out soon, finished sanding/waxing keels this afternoon, might try to go to the secret spot next weekend.
i can't rave enough on how CLEAN the sails are...these are original 1978 sails rode hard and put up wet. not kidding about chicken grease and hydrolic fluid and big rust stains...great job. the re-resin process leaves them looking and feeling like new...amazing. i think they only do dacron sails though. they were professional and practiced my business mantra...SAY WHAT YOU DO AND DO WHAT YOU SAY...can't wait to test drive them!
coastrat



buttered rums for the ruddered bums 😕
'posed to be nice wx on sat, but think I'll haul the H-17 to the house for a little TLC. just got her wings fixed up, now need to glass the tubes which leak...and crossbar sockets... but sails are in great shape
H14T, H18SX... Ocean Springs, MS www.osyc.com

ruddered bums
sign me up! sounds like something i'd be good at! ...no sail for me this weekend, captain backasswards and i have an engagement saturday evening at one exquisite mississippi juke joint(beer shack) and that useualy ruins a sunday in the process(sunday morning flu). HAIL HAIL ROCK AND ROLL!!!
coastrat

Dear Mr. Coastrat,
I have learned that in your photographic documentation of the above mentioned juke joint, you have an even better visual representation of just how the music, the libations, and the overall vibe of this establishment create mardi gras like demonstrations of the liberation of the restrainment of clothing. :aetsch: coo coo





indeed, got the sails back on friday.... they're great... two words "like new".
if you sails have lots of years on them, and need lots of little things... but are basically sound sails... they'll bring them up to 100%....
... literally, all the little details, with a estimate and quote ahead of time. you approve or decline each repair (like they were going to put new telltales on, I declined, will do myself)... otherwise, great. BRIGHT, (colorful Blue Hawaii Hobie 18 sails),,, CRISP.... CLEAN... and all the little batten pockets, etc etc fixed up... even a bit reenforce stitching here or there where needed.
H14T, H18SX... Ocean Springs, MS www.osyc.com

i was blown away at how good they looked,felt...really impressed with the craftsmanship. they were great to work with, so easy. put my tramp back on today, hope to finish assembleing this weekend. the weather is talking to me!!! can't wait to test drive the new old sails :banana:
coastrat
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