High Performance/Low Cost Sails for
Small Sailboats
PRODUCTS
World’s largest supplier of polytarp sails and kits.
Our motto: “Buy low; live slow; sail fast!”
PolySail International currently supports PDRacer,
a developmental homebuilt racing class of 4’ x 8’ scows and their concept of “…
cheap, creative, and …fun on the water,” with sail and kit discounts and an
annual calendar sale. To access these discounts and to purchase this year’s
calendar, click here to go to the PDRacer Products Page
We currently offer two different types of packages/kits to meet the needs of the experienced or novice sailor:
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FINISHED
POLYSAILS are
individually constructed, sewn sails
that we carry in inventory or construct for you. Currently we carry an in-stock
60 sq.
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Royal Blue |
Bright Red |
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Leather Brown |
Plain White |
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cUSTOM POLYSAILS We also construct custom-ordered sails at the lowest rate you are likely
to find. Our rate for three-sided sails is $2.65 sq. ft. For four-sided sails,
the rate is $2.95 sq.
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BRIGHT WHITE POLYSAIL KITS (OUR BEST) contain everything you need
to make a taped or sewn sail that looks and performs like one of the expensive
synthetics. These kits include all the components listed below each kit and provide ample materials for your sail
project. We no longer offer partial kits, but you can order additional items
for inclusion in your kit when shipped.
If you live in the continental US, shipping costs are automatically added to the kit price when you order
through PayPal using the “Shopping Cart” buttons. If you are outside the
continental US, including
FINISHED WHITE POLYSAILS
Finished White PolySails come ready to attach to your mast with zip ties. These sails are hand cut to size, darted (if necessary), and taped. Next, the corners are reinforced and the edges and corners are stitched with either Dabond V46 or V-69 polyester sailmaker’s thread. Finally, the corners and edges are grommeted prior to shipment. All corner grommets are heavy-duty, 7/16” ID spurred grommets placed behind high tensile strength reinforcing lines under sail edges to resist tearing out. Please indicate your choice for the reinforcement trim color in the “trim colors” window when you order using the PayPal Shopping Cart buttons. You also have a choice of sail weights you can choose for these sails. The 5.2 oz. weight is the default weight for everyday use and a longer-lasting cruising sail. The 3.1 oz. sail should be ordered if weight is a consideration, such as for racing. We endeavor to make each of these sails pleasing to the eye and competitive with sails costing several times as much.
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FINISHED
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DIMENSIONS |
TOTAL
SQ. FT. |
SHIPPING
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PRICE |
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STANDARD LEG ‘O MUTTON POLYSAIL CLICK
HERE TO SEE HOW THIS SAIL IS CONSTRUCTED
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14’3” luff 13’7” leech 9’0” foot |
59-60 |
5
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$109.95 plus S & H |
Trim Color And Sail
Weight: 5.2 oz. or 3.1 oz |
Our
White PolySail Kits now come with scissors as well as
a utility knife. Several of our customers have mentioned that, with the cost of
fuel, the price of our kits is generally lower than they would spend driving to
stores and/or trying to order the same materials and components online. Many
have also noted the convenience of having all sailmaking
materials available in one package. Once constructed, however, it is the
appearance and performance of their PolySails that
customers most value—not to mention that they made their own sail(s).
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POLYSAIL KIT SIZE |
POLYTARP SIZE |
SQ. FT. |
SHIP WT. |
PRICE |
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10' x 12' POLYSAIL KIT For prams, canoes, and kayaks. Ideal for a
small sprit sail. |
9' 4" x 11' 6" |
107.3 |
9 lb. |
$64.95 plus S & H |
Choose Trim Color 5.2 oz. |
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Components of the Kit Above: White Polytarp Material, 60’ x 1.88” Vinyl Duck
Brand Tape or 150’ x 2” 3-M Vinyl Tape, 42’ x 1 1/2” Double-faced Tape, 48’ x
1/8” Diamond-braided Polyester Reinforcing Rope (420 lb. tensile strength),
Brass Grommet Kit with 24 Grommets, Full-sized Utility Knife, Erasable Marker,
Scissors, 12’ or 16’ Measuring Tape, 12 Plastic Sail Ties, Sailmaking Instructions. |
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12’ x 16’ POLYSAIL KIT for dinghies,
skiffs, and small scows. Ideal for small Bermudas, lateens,
sprits, lugs, and leg o’ muttons. |
11’ 6” x 15’ 6” |
178.3 |
12 lb. |
$74.95 plus S & H |
Choose Trim Color 5.2 OZ. |
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12’ x 20’ POLYSAIL KIT for racing scows
and dingies, proas, etc. Makes larger triangular sails or 4-sided sails. |
11’ 6” x 19’ 6” |
224.3 |
15 lb. |
$84.95 plus S & H |
Trim Color And
Sail Weight: 5.2
oz. or 3.1
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Components of THE12’ x
16’ and 12’ x 20’ Kits Above: White Polytarp
Material, 108’ x 3” Vinyl Tape or 150’ x 2” 3-M Vinyl Tape, 42’ x 1 1/2”
Double-faced Tape (2 rolls), 48’ x 1/8” Diamond-braided Polyester Reinforcing
Rope (420 lb. tensile strength), Brass Grommet Kit with 24 Grommets,
Full-sized Utility Knife, Scissors, Dry Erase Marker, 16’ Measuring Tape, 16
Plastic Sail Ties, Sailmaking Instructions. |
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15' x 20' POLYSAIL KIT for larger boats, such as the Weekender. Makes multiple sails or large 4-sided sails and jibs. |
15' 4" X
19' 6" |
299.0 |
19 lb. |
$119.95 plus S & H |
KIT CONTAINS EXTRA COMPONENTS 5.2 OZ. |
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Components of THE 15’ x 20’ KITs: White Polytarp Material, 108’ x 3” Vinyl Tape, 42’ x 1 1/2”
Double-faced Tape (3 Rolls), 100’ of 3/16” Diamond Braided High Tensile
Strength (720 lb.) Polyester Rope, 3/8” ID Brass Grommet Kit with 24
Grommets, Package of 24 Extra Grommets, Larger 7/16” ID Grommet Kit with 12
Brass Grommets for sail corners, 25’ or 33’ Tape Measure, Full-sized Utility
Knife, Dry Erase Marker, 24 Plastic Sail Ties with Larger Ties for All Sail
Corners, Sailmaking Instructions. Weekender
Instructions, if needed. |
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All our tarps are made from U-V protected, washable, waterproof, shrink proof, rot proof, rip-resistant white polyethylene and purchased from trusted, long-time suppliers. Seams are electronically welded for strength, corners are reinforced and grommeted, and all edges are likewise reinforced and grommeted with rust resistant grommets approximately every 18-36 inches. Our tarps are 3.1 (lightweight) to 5.2-6.0 oz. (regular) to 8.0 oz. (heavy) per true sq. yd. (not the smaller sailmaker’s yard), and are made of a 12 x 12 to 14 x 14 per sq. in. inner layer scrim of woven polyethylene strands covered by outer layers of sheet polyethylene. As a sail material, white polytarp resists punctures, tears, and blowouts. Its resiliency allows it to stretch in a breeze yet return to its original shape when pressure lessens, making it an ideal sheet sail material.
PolySail International
Email polysail@polysail.com or call Dave Gray at 317 385-3444
PolySails–Sold on the Web since 1996. Customers in all 50 states and around the globe.
This page updated on 7/28/2011