Build & Process
At Precision Sails, every sail that we craft is one-of-a-kind and custom-made for you. We consider the type of sailing you plan on doing, the location you’ll be sailing in, and the specifications of your boat make and model for every sail.
Our sail consultants and designers work closely with you on everything from cloth choices to hardware decisions. From request through to shipping and coverage, you can count on Precision Sails to guide you through the process and ensure excellence at every step.
The best part? If you have any questions or issues, you’ll always be able to pick up the phone and speak to one of our team members.
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No cookiecutter practice here. Each sail is cut to perfection, customized, and designed in-house.
Communication
Our process is focused on customizing your sail in consultation with you. Our designers and consultants work closely with you to assess your specific requirements, provide expert recommendations, and ensure that the final sail exceeds your expectations. Whether you’re debating which Dacron cloth to choose or want to know which batten size you need, our friendly team is here to help.
Precision Cut
Laser cut and perfectly designed, a sail made by Precision Sails is guaranteed to fit flawlessly. Our loft uses industry standard software, thorough analysis and calculation, and expert craftsmanship to bring your ideal sail to life. Browse the pages below to learn about our design, hardware, coverage, and more.
Design
Our design team works closely with sailors to customize the hardware used on every sail. Whether your boat has mainsail cars, standard slides, tides marine track, or bolt rope, we are here to help. Hardware is very important in the life of the sail and it must be custom fit to your specific boat.
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The Process
The Precision Sails practice is to guide you through every step of the sail design process, right from measurements and down to shipping. Once you find your sail(s) through our website quote request, our team of designers will get in touch with you to go through your boat’s measurement process, design, and production.
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Coverage
Precision Sails offers an extensive warranty like none other. The Precision Sails standard for quality requires all of our sails and custom products to go through an intensive quality control check in both design and production stages to ensure your sail is exactly as designed. This process involves checking measurements, quality of material, and hardware for the high quality we strive to produce.
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Craftsmanship
Details are everything when it comes to designing the perfect sail. Whether it’s ensuring stitching strength in Dacron sails, designing corners patches that better distribute the load, using extra strength reinforcement webbing, or simply finding the perfect headsail for your boat, the Precision Sails craftsmanship ensures perfection every step of the way.
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Hardware
A mistake in hardware can lead to more maintenance over time and an added expense for those on a budget. By ensuring your boat is outfitted with the proper hardware, our team helps to avoid any extra potential costs. We truly work closely with every client to ensure great fitting sails.
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Insights & Resources
Read more about the Precision Sails approach to sailcloth and materials. Explore additional useful resources and browse topics related to our build process.
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Is It Time for New Sails? Recognizing When Your Cruising Sails Are “Bagged Out”
If you’ve been sailing with the same sails for many years, or if you’ve recently purchased a pre-owned boat, it’s crucial to understand when your sails are “bagged out” and impacting your cruising experience.
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Installing a Selden Torsion Line in a Code Zero – How To
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Follow along as the Precision Sails’ crew shows you how to install a Selden Code Zero Torsion Cable in a Code Zero sail.
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Installing A Lazy Jack Bag: Calico Skies
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Calico Skies recently installed their new Precision Sails Lazy Jack Bag. Learn about what the system is and how you can install one on your sailboat.
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