Withum Sailmakers

If you’ve been participating in regattas across New England as of late, you’ve probably seen Withum Sails in action.
Those boats on their ear or slogging along at the back of the pack? NOT running Withum sails.
Just been scorched by Bruce Brown & his J 37, the “Banzai”, at a PHRF Regatta ? He’s running a custom, plotter-cut spinnaker from Withum Sailmakers of Amesbury, Ma. ( 40 minutes north of Boston on the Mass., New Hampshire border ).
Of course, Bruce isn’t the only serious sailor getting all he deserves from a custom Withum sail. You’ll find our sails on the fast boats from Lake Champlain to Newport Harbor.
If you attended the Mayor’s Cup Regatta, you saw Withum Sails in action there, too, most notably on Andy Sajor’s MetalMast 30, the “Chaousarou”.

Withum Sailmaking & Technology…

   
State-of-the-Art materials, cutting edge technology and a Master Sailmaker’s knowledge; the 3 key ingredients required to produce a modern suit of sails…

Dacron, Nylon, Kevlar & More…   Shown above, plotter-cut panels made of Bainbridge’s newest “AIRX” sailcloth painstakingly assembled for a racing spinnaker, at the Withum Sailmakers loft in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Quality Materials… Withum Sailmakers uses the highest quality materials in constructing your sails; whether you’re looking for conventionally constructed sails or need the newest, hottest composite sails. But, your material is only ONE aspect of a quality sail. Quality Tooling… Withum Sailmakers uses a wide variety of well-maintained equipment & tools to assemble your sails. Stop by our sail loft & you’ll see a serious sail loft, outfitted with serious sailmaking equipment, operated by true artisans, dedicated to producing the best sails possible. Technical Expertise… Withum Sailmakers creates superior sails to move you…not patchwork quilts or shipping blankets, so we employ the most advanced technologies available combined with an expertise attained from more than 30 years of experience, to take you where you want to go.

The sun has started shining & the temperatures are rising, from Newport to Boston to the waters of the Northeast Kingdom! You hop onboard, unfurl your mainsail or Genoa only to be greeted by an unpleasant surprise; a tattered sun cover, broken battens or some other sail issue.
Avoid those nasty surprises, make an appointment with Withum Sailmakers of Amesbury, Massachusetts ~ conveniently located at the nexus of the Massachusetts North Shore and the New Hampshire Seacoast ~ and have us give your sails the once over.

Complete Sail Checkup~ Mains, Genoas & More!

At Withum Sailmakers, we want you to enjoy your sailing experience and we understand how those “small details” can ruin a day on the water! Our complete sail checkup ensures you get the most enjoyment and use from your Mainsail, Genoa & Spinnaker, whether you’re cruising out of Boston or racing on Champlain.
Some of the points in our comprehensive check up are:

If we find an issue with your sail, we’ll advise you on the best way to resolve it and supply a reasonable quote for any necessary sail repairs.
All this and more, after we wash your sails! At $3.00/pound (a price we haven’t raised in 5 years), this is not only an excellent investment in your sails but also in your sailing experience.
We also offer free pick up and delivery.

And in the event your sail has seen it’s last day on the water, we can make you a new Genoa, Mainsail, Spinnaker or any other sail you might need or want, for cruising or racing.
With over 30 years experience, Withum Sailmakers can make sure your time on the water is free of any sail issues.
Call us at (978) 388-0017 to find out more or arrange an appointment.

One sign that you’re dealing with a quality sailmaker is a well-equipped sail loft, with properly maintained equipment.
Over the years, and millions of miles of thread, Withum Sailmakers has grown from a Singer107 in a garage, to an impressive array of sail making equipment running at peak performance in our Amesbury, Massachusetts sail loft.
Here’s some of the gear we use to provide you with high-quality, handcrafted sails….

The Singer 107w1 Zig Zag Every sail loft in America has at least one of these(or they should). We run a number of these high quality, sturdy units.

Consew_XKZ6 Zig Zag Extra heavy duty zig zag machine. Good for corners, sewing thick webbings, heavy duty canvas & sail work.

Singer 107 ~ Stretched Custom stretched to 20″, this Singer features a 3 step attachment and Joseph, top-drive puller, which pulls fabric evenly, more consistently & gives your sails smoother, flatter seams.

Thanks, Sal!!! Below is a Consew 206, stretched out to 25 inches. Walking foot, good for heavy duty canvas work. Sal did a killer job reconditioning & rebuilding this machine & thanks to Sals’ expertise, this machine stitches like a beast & runs like a top!