Sailmaker wanted

Submitted by mikeinportugal on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 20:45

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Hi all

First post here. I live in Portugal but am travelling over to UK in October to pick up Mirror 39436 which I am very excited about as I haven't sailed one since I was a teenager (in 7753) some 50 years ago!

I intend to use it for cruising, and I would like a sailmaker (preferably near Portsmouth) to put the reefing ties and eyelets into the main during my visit.

Any recommendations?

........or maybe if anyone could point me in the direction of a good eyelet kit and I do a DIY job?

Mike

David Cooper

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 17:34

There's a Facebook group called "dinghy and boat advice" which should give you access to a wider range of knowledge of possible sailmakers who might be able to help out. If anyone suitable is available, I'm sure someone there will know of them.

mikeinportugal

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 20:56

Thanks David, I'll check it out.

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62816inBerlin

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 20:30

Welcome a-online here!
If you live in the Lisbon area, the Portuguese Mirror sailors might point out a local sailmaker to you.
There is a facebook group called Mirror Dinghy - Portugal on Facebook and most of its members are also members of "People who love Mirror sailing dinghies". I'm not sure who of them are members here.
I hope you enjoy the boat! It's not on the roll call (yet). Let me know if you'd like to be included.
Cheers,
Gernot H.

mikeinportugal

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 21:03

Thanks for the welcome! Unfortunately I'm in the far, far north of Portugal but I hope to sail down to Lisbon and meet the local guys once I get sorted out. I know there is at least one 'cruiser' down there.
Re the roll call, I'll see if the last owner has any history on the boat first.

Cheers
Mike