On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 07:38:44 -0700, "Gordon"
wrote:

I'm not sure where you're coming from on this . Pryde appears to make sails
for most applications. I'm interested in a coastal cruising roller furler of
about 300 sq ft for a Gulf 32.
I realize that for twice the money I could go to Hasse for the same sail
using the same cloth and cut and thread, the only difference being who does
the sewing, Chinese in China or Chinese in Pt Townsend.
They even use the same computer program to cut em!
Gordon


The cut of the sails may be the same; they must fit the rig. I have
not seen any other sails like Haase's. If you are cruising, consider
having Haase make your sails. If you are a summer sailor or weekend
sailer, you probably don't need them.

As for the remark about Chinese .... What is that about?
Hard-working, expert sailmakers can be any nationality or race.