Sailmakers around Sydney

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Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
VIC, 490 posts
14 Oct 2016 8:46pm
We are looking at getting the sails on our compass Northerner 28 checked over, cleaned and repaired. We also want to investigate a 3rd reef. The main is a Gemmell who I think was a Sydney maker but no longer in business. The jib is a Halsey. Does anyone have any recommendations for a suitable sailmaker.?

Thanks as ever


Bristle
mike_e
mike_e
NSW
71 posts
NSW, 71 posts
14 Oct 2016 10:51pm
Ben Gemmell now works at Barracouta sails in Caringbah. The Drummoyne loft has been taken over by Sydney sailmakers - Steve Jackson. Both would offer excellent service.
twodogs1969
twodogs1969
NSW
1000 posts
NSW, 1000 posts
15 Oct 2016 12:33am
Herrick sails at Sans-Souci good service and price. One man operation.
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1311 posts
NSW, 1311 posts
15 Oct 2016 9:47am
Hi another vote for Neil and his team at Barracouta in Caringbah.
Trek
Trek
NSW
1215 posts
NSW, 1215 posts
15 Oct 2016 10:58am
Also

Sydney Sailmakers. They re-cut my sails a few times.

Address: 124 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne NSW 2047

Phone: (02) 9181 4455
SydneyJohn
SydneyJohn
NSW
34 posts
NSW, 34 posts
16 Oct 2016 7:34pm
I'd recommend the work completed at Sydney Sailmakers in Drummoyne. Not sure how they compare regarding pice, but I've always been received with a smile, had good advice, had my work turned around quickly and been happy with the quality of work.


brianlara3
brianlara3
NSW
185 posts
NSW, 185 posts
11 Nov 2016 6:58pm
SydneyJohn said..
I'd recommend the work completed at Sydney Sailmakers in Drummoyne. Not sure how they compare regarding pice, but I've always been received with a smile, had good advice, had my work turned around quickly and been happy with the quality of work.




Dont know if this is too late but...
A friend of mine who did his sail making apprenticeship with North Sails (but left the trade) looked at my new main and stays'l the other day and reckons that mine were every bit as good as his new Norths sails. My sails were made IN DRUMMOYNE by Sydney Sailmakers. The price wasn't Honk Kong price but you get what you pay for. If Steves prices were 20% more then Id do it again.
And a weel later Steve's guys visited the boat and measured the covers for the main, stays'l and headsail on a friday and I picked them up three working days later.
Beautiful work...dont know them them apart from that but highly recommended.
Brian
Ps happy with the prices.
Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
VIC, 490 posts
2 Dec 2016 9:07am
Sails back from Redback at Brookdale. Very happy with result, service and price.

Can't wait to try the new 3rd reef.

Thanks for the advice.

Adam
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