Servicing

Website of Ratsey & Lapthorn Sailmakers

SAIL SERVICING MAKES SENSE.

Here's what we do...

1. Full and detailed sail survey. We check every inch of stitching, head, tack and clew. All fittings are checked for wear. We even check the state of the cloth itself. Ratsey & Lapthorn will then provide you with a detailed report on the condition of the sail and any repair work necessary will be costed for your approval / go ahead.

2. Valet the sail. This removes harmful salt crystals and airbourne pollutants that if left could prove extremely harmful to your sail.
Sails are spot treated to remove...

Rust
Oxides
Oil and grease
Mould and mildew

The sail is then soaked in a mild soap solution for several hours before being gently scrubbed for 20 minutes. It is then rinsed thoroughly in fresh water before being hung to dry.

3. Repair. Once valeting is complete, should repair work be necessary it is taken care of at this stage.

4. Storage. Ratsey & Lapthorn will store your sail(s) in a controlled environment until you requst return, ready for the coming season.

Not only do your sails look cosmetically better but you can have complete confidence that they will perform how and when you need them to.

...SAFETY MAKES SENSE