Sail Care - 410 9th Street, Ford City, PA 16226 * Phone 800-433-7245 or 724-763-1773 * Fax 724-763-2229 * info@sailcare.com
 
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Sail Repairs, Sail Upgrades,
& Sail Modifications

At SailCare we think of ourselves as a family. We run our business the old-fashioned way ... on a people-to-people basis. We have an 800 number for just that reason, so give us a call! We're always ready to speak with you regarding your order and to answer any questions you might have.

Keeping an eye on the condition of your sails and making repairs promptly
is the key to making your sails last as long as possible without replacement.
CLICK HERE for info on what to look out for, and how Sail Care sail repair can help!

Pre-Process Inspection: What We Look For

The LaMauney Reconditioning Process beings with our inspection of your sails. Each sail is measured, inspected for needed repairs, and the cloth checked for deterioration from the sun, including the integrity of sewn seams. If indicated, we will advise you if seams should be over-sewn for added strength and safety; we always secure authorization for repairs before we proceed.

Following are some of the services our Full-Service Sail Repair Department offers:

• Seams re-stitched

• Worn leathers replaced

• Grommets replaced

• Build-ups reinforced

• Hanks & Slides replaced

 

• Canvas cleaned, repaired, or replaced

• Leech lines repaired, including cleats

• Luff & Foot ropes added, replaced, or reset.

• Numbers/Insignias replaced or removed

• Batten pockets repaired, replaced, velcro
..and/or elastic replaced

• Headboard plates replaced

• Sails recut to fit a different boat

• Sails reshaped for performance

• Holes, tears, chafed areas repaired

• Sunbands restitched or replaced

Upgrades and Modifications

We have a full-service loft dedicated to sail repair and modification. From Reef Points on a Catalina 22 to a Sunband on a Swan 48 .... we can handle it! Call us and let's talk about how you would like to upgrade your sails. We can give you the benefit our our years of experience and discuss the method and worth of the upgrade as well as the cost involved.

Upgrades and Modifications for Main & Mizzen

• Flattening Reefs

• Numbers & Insignias

• Tell-Tales sewn on

 

 

• Cunninghams

• Reef Points

• Leech Lines

• Webbing & Slides

• Dutchman Sail Flaking System

• Strong Track Slide System

• Sail trimmed for rig modification

• Full Batten Conversions

• Leather Corners

• Draft Stripes

• Over-stitching
Upgrades and Modifications for Jib & Genoa

• Luff Conversion from Hank-on to Roller Furling

• Sunbands added (Sunbrella material)

• Sail trimmed for Rig Modifications

• Windows for better vision (crash window)

• Draft Stripes

• Spreader Patches

• Hanks upgraded

• Tell-Tale Trim Windows

• Numbers & Insignias

• Tell-Tales sewn on

• Foot & Leech lines added