Withum Sails & Canvas

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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”.

Tools + Materials + Knowledge = Craftsmanship
What’s the difference between Withum genoas, mains, spinnakers and other sails? It’s the Withum commitment to quality & service… we employ state-of-the-art technology, cutting edge materials and 30 years of sailing & sailmaking experience to custom craft sails that perform, whether you’re racing, cruising or day sailing.
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…

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.

Commitment to Quality & Service!
Many sail lofts offer material, equipment & access to technology but without the passion to create
great sails, tailored to YOUR needs,
what can you expect to end up with?
Contact Withum Sailmakers, call us at (978) 388-0017 or stop by the Withum Sailmakers sail loft & talk with Bill; you’ll discover there’s no sailmaker, from Boston, Ma. to Burlington, Vt., Postland, Me. to Plattsburg, N.Y. with more passion to create great sails & committment to customer service.

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:

Inspection of Mainsail cover for rotten stitching, wear, the condition & proper fit of lazy jacks.
Inspection of Genoa sun covers, again for rotten stitching, tears and wear.
Spreader patch inspection.
Shredded luff tape.
Inspection of battens & batten pockets for missing or broken battens, holes around the pockets, etc.
Check for loose or damaged grommets.
Operating & condition of foot lines & leetch lines.
Missing/damaged telltales.

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….

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

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

Who Keeps These Beauties Humming?Withum Sailmakers is fortunate to have Sal Parisi of Parisi Sewing on North Putnam St. in Danvers, Massachusetts, as a resource.
Sal is renowned for his expertise in singer industrial sewing machines, especially the Singer 107 zigzag, an important machine in the sailmaking & canvas business.
We employ a number of singer 107s at any given time & count on Sal & his expert service to keep these machines running, and running well.

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.

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!

This is just a sample of the equipment that we use to create a high quality Withum Sailmakers Genoa, main, spinnaker or any other sail you might need for cruising or racing.
If you’re looking for a custom sail or need some sail repairs, call or stop by the Withum Sailmakers sail loft & take a look around. You’ll see we have what it takes to get your job done, quickly & properly.

Don't wait until the last minute...
have Withum Sailmakers, the sail & canvas service leaders from Bar Harbor, Me. to Martha's Vineyard,Ma. from the Northeast Kingdom of Vt. to the North Shore & the N.H. seacoast, give your sails a wash, check and repair before you discover an unpleasant surprise!

Withum Sailmakers already stocks most items you need for a great sailing venture...
· Mooring Pennants

· Much More...
So please don't hesitate to ask when you call or stop by!