Maine Sailing Partners

Keeping it simple

I'm a big fan of simple.  After my last Saab, I swore to my wife that my next car would have vinyl seats and hand crank windows.  Well here's a simple solution that I really like:

We've started using Antal Marine's low friction rings in multiple-purchase leech lines and to turn over-the-top leech lines.  No moving parts and virtually unbreakable, low friction rings are the perfect low weight, high strength solution to almost anywhere we need to turn a line or need an extra purchase.  They come in 10,14, 20, and 28mm internal diameters with safe working loads from 800 to 6400kg.  Low friction rings are ideal for leading genoa furling lines, barber haulers, boom vang and cunningham purchase systems.

Canvas Preview

We now offer the ability to view your new canvas ideas or concepts before a stitch is sewn. If you are unsure of the layout or color, seeing it "on" your boat may help. Below is an example of a Bristol 57 where the customer wanted a dramatic change to the layout as well as a possible color change. By setting up the canvas on the computer we were able to make the necessary design decisions. We also were able to see any clearance issues with boom height, vang etc... Give us a call to discuss your upcoming canvas projects and see what we can design for you!

 

Preview

I like to see the previews when I go to the movies.  I think that most people would like to see what their new sails will look like before they're delivered.  Now you can preview your sails in your email in-box.  SailPack Viewer is an interactive program that gives you a 3D preview of your sails. 

Particularly useful is the SailPack Viewer feature that allows you to customize your spinnaker colors and panel layout.

Simply download the free SailPack Viewer software from SailPack and open the sail file.  Next time you're looking for sails, ask for a preview. 

More Cow

The purple cow spinnaker we made this summer made the cover of the Williams alumni magazine:

Interested in spinnaker graphics for your boat?  We're here to help.

Mr. Conqueror . . .

Mr. William the Conqueror?  Your sail is ready for the conquest.

Norman flag spinnaker for a Christmas Cove One Design customer.  No, the sail number is not 1066.

And Canvas Too

 

Richard Dowzall, formerly of Lyman-Morse, has joined Maine Sailing Partners to start our custom canvas division.  Specializing in dodgers, biminis, enclosures, and interior and exterior cushions for both sail and power boats, Richard brings many years of experience and creativity to his new position.

Can we build it?  Yes we can.  Come visit our Freeport loft to see the many advantages of Maine Sailing Partners' finest custom sails and now canvas.

Purple Cow

 

I never saw a Purple Cow,

Until the loft made this one.

But I can tell you, anyhow,

I'd rather make than be one. 

New guy, Thatcher Rose, contemplates a J46 purple cow spinnaker.  Interested in a spinnaker graphic or battle flag for your boat?  Asks us for a quote.  Apologies to Gelett Burgess for butchering his poem.  

Yankee Ingenuity

From an Olson 30 customer in New Hampshire:

Rob,

   We finally got the mast stepped and measured. Couldn't get the crane to start , so we used a log truck. American loggers vs. sailboat. I'm not sure who won. Enclosed a pic.

New Website

Our old website was nearly 10 years old  . . . and it looked it.  Check out our new website here .

Meanwhile, back in design . . .

. . . Win analyzes the sail plan on a soon to be built boat designed by Stephens, Waring, White Yacht Design.