Sailmaking Supplies

2 X 88 Digital Sail Numbers

Polyester “Digital” adhesive sail numbers 12” high in black. If demand is sufficient we will provide numbers in white for Tanbark Sails and other sizes. One standard set will do sail numbers from 01, 02, 03 through to 99. A second set...

2X OZ Goose/OZ Racer Sail Insignia

Polyester adhesive Insignia Port and Startboard for Oz Goose and OzRacer. The Oz Goose insignia has a horizontal bar beneath the superimposed OZ – the OzRacer insignia does not have the bar as per the illustration above. It is typical to place...

Chinook Sailing Epoxy Fiberglass RDM “Kids Windsurf Masts”

We source these as they are perfect for our Portage Pram and other small boats. They forgiving, strong, and affordable. Epoxy and Fiberglass make a strong economical mast. The 370 is roughly 12 feet long and weighs only 4.5 pounds. Nothing is easier to...

Nylon Sail Repair Tape

Nylon Sail Repair Tape - 2 inches wide - Nylon ripstop coated with pressure sensitive adhesive. For sail repairs. Sold by the roll only.

36" White Challenge Sailcloth

Challenge Sailcloth, founded in 1986, has the largest line of woven sailcloth in the world. Duckworks established a business relationship with them a dozen years ago, and have since then supplied many of our customers with white 3.8 oz. sailcloth...

Sailmaker's Palms

Two Options These palms are made by Smith & Sons of England. The adjustable is fine for sewing - it has a buckle for changing the size. The roping palm has an extra flap of leather so you can pull thread or seizing twine through without cutting your...

Spur Grommets By the DOZEN

These are not the grommets you buy at Walmart or Home Depot. They have spurs, and the metal is substantial. The #2 Grommets are about 7/16" ID and the #4 are about 9/16" ID. They are either solid brass, or nickel plated brass. You will need a Spur...

Polyester Insignia Tape

Polyester Insignia Tape - 2 inches wide - Precision slit from 70 x 100 denier taffeta polyester insignia fabric for seam reinforcement and protection or sail repairs. Sold by the yard only. Non-adhesive.

Stainless "D" Rings

AISI 304 Stainless Part # A B C "D" - SD-191830 3/16" 15/16" 1"

3" Sailcloth Tape

Dacron sail tape is used for various applications. Flat tape is ideal for repairing ripped sails. Just order a few yards of it along with our Sail Repair Kit.White or Royal Blue only - no adhesive.Sail tape is slit from standard 3.8 oz Dacron sailcloth...

Spurr Grommet Setting Tools

These sturdy forged steel dies are necessary to install the spur grommets that we sell:

Nylon Jib Hanks

Nylon - 3 sizes - Easy to install, just slip over the headstay and twist 90° for a postitve lock. Each comes with a stainless screw for easy jib attachent. Can also be used for pennants or flags also. - Easy to install, just slip over the...

Nylon Internal Flat Sail Slides

The strong reliable standard for external sail tracks. Attach with stainless shackles or lace them on. Fits 5/8" Aluminum track. You may consider using our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch these slides to your sail.

Sail Repair Kit

Contents:  A 5-pack of needles, 6 spools of sailtwine, and a palm. 

5/8" Stainless Sail Slides

The strong reliable standard for external sail tracks. Attach with stainless shackles or lace them on. Fits 5/8" external sail track. You may want to use our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch these slides to your sail.

Sailmaker's Hook

Salimaker's Hook also called Sailhook, Benchhook, Stretching Hook or Third hand. Used to hold canvas, while pulling tight with the left hand. This ensures the canvas is tight while stitching, keeping the seam straight. See illustration below.Feedback:To:...

Package of 5 Sailmaker's Needles

Hand sewing needles from W Smith and Sons. Made by hand to the highest quality standards with unique tri-angular shaped reduced edges to help the needle cut through the fabric. The special rounded thread eye is designed to not cut the twine. Assorted,...

Brass Jib Hanks

Brass - 2 sizes Long an industry standard, these piston hanks are strong, durable and easy to install. Insert the tab into the grommet and press it closed. Part # size wire length CH-FP0 0 5/64" 1-3/4" CH-FP1 1 5/16" 2-3/32"

5/8" Battens & Caps

Fiberglass battens & Vinylester caps

Waxed Sailtwine

18 yards per bobbin. Sold individually.

5-Ply Cotton Sailtwine

Easy-wax (not prewaxed) cotton no kink sailtwine for hand stitching. 1 ounce spools.Here is part of a letter we got from a customer who bought some of our 5-ply cotton sailtwine:Hey, Chuck :) I did get the cotton sail twine & a fine twine it is, tough,...

Seamstick Tape

For sailmaking CH-AS3 - Regular Seamstick Tape - Non-Yellowing acrylic adhesive coated on both sides of a mylar carrier, has excellent tack properties. Used to hold panels of sailcloth while they are being sewn into a sail. 3/8" wide - 72 yards per...

Pure Beeswax

Pure beeswax has many uses. Our intent here is to provide it for those who wish to use it on thread.

Turnbuttons

Nickel plated brass

Seadog Sailmaker's D-Shackles

Stamped 304 Stainless - Made in Denmark These shackles have many potential uses but their primary function is for use attaching sail slugs and slides to grommets. Part No. A B C Breaking Strength SD-140154 3/16" 1/2" 1-1/16" 2,640 lbs...

Nylon/Stainless Sail Slugs

Stitched to a sail's luff, these slugs allow sails to more easily go up and down a bolt rope slot. To raise the sail, insert the slugs into the slot rather than the boltrope. You may want to use our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch...

Hole Punch

High quality professional grade steel. Great for cutting holes for grommets, rings and rivets. Size matches grommet size.

Spools of V69 Thread

This is the thread that sailmakers use for stitching the panels on sails. It is heavy, bonded "Dabond" polyester thread that will work in most home sewing machines (use a #20 needle). The spool is made for industrial machines so be prepared to wind it...