stay with your local lofts...then you get after service like proper fitting,...advice re adjustments...minor repairs at reasonable charge..winter storage if needed...test sails..etc...if buying new sail get direct written quote by the sailmaker..himself...the price for normal cut dacron sail will vary little.from one loft to another...only real variables are after service...when decide to purchase get loft to come to boat & take measurements....any mistakes are theirs not yours..when they fit the new sail to boat.....about time for boat show pricing 20 percent discounts can sometimes be obtained...get quote now then get requote for sailboat show pricing...i saved 1250 dollars on number one genoa this way 2 yrs ago.....with sails you get what you pay for.....offshore lee sails, r tasker etc ...no real service...& if poor fit your on your own....have seen serious problems with these types of companies...they build from info you send them ...lot of info needed for good forming sail ..like cut backs on boom ,head boards..leech lines....reefing points ..furling..cut backs....as to insurance try skippers plan & can get a quote on line...their insurance is new for old on sails......
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