Sails for DEVSHIR

[Jim Surdyke]

I am in the process of a major rebuild on a 1936 ketch designed by the Henry C. Grebe design firm. I was able to obtain the original build specifications from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The 1935 specs call for the sails to be made by Murphy & Nye.
I am familiar with thier name but can't locate them. Does anyone know if they are still in business or possibly been absorbed by some larger loft? Any suggestions where I might seach?

[Jim Surdyke]

I am in the process of a major rebuild on a 1936 ketch designed by the Henry C. Grebe design firm. I was able to obtain the original build specifications from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The 1935 specs call for the sails to be made by Murphy & Nye.
I am familiar with thier name but can't locate them. Does anyone know if they are still in business or possibly been absorbed by some larger loft? Any suggestions where I might seach?

[Jim Surdyke]

I am in the process of a major rebuild on a 1936 ketch designed by the Henry C. Grebe design firm. I was able to obtain the original build specifications from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The 1935 specs call for the sails to be made by Murphy & Nye.
I am familiar with thier name but can't locate them. Does anyone know if they are still in business or possibly been absorbed by some larger loft? Any suggestions where I might seach?

[Todd Bradshaw]

Murphy & Nye was, I believe, a loft in Chicago. I occasionally have one of their sails come in for repair, but they are all at least 20 years old (my 1960 Star boat had M&N sails). They either went out of business or were bought out. With the proper measurements and information any sailmaker should be able to build you sails. If you want something traditionally built to look correct on a boat that old, check out the ads in WoodenBoat for people specializing in traditional work.

[Todd Bradshaw]

Murphy & Nye was, I believe, a loft in Chicago. I occasionally have one of their sails come in for repair, but they are all at least 20 years old (my 1960 Star boat had M&N sails). They either went out of business or were bought out. With the proper measurements and information any sailmaker should be able to build you sails. If you want something traditionally built to look correct on a boat that old, check out the ads in WoodenBoat for people specializing in traditional work.

[Todd Bradshaw]

Murphy & Nye was, I believe, a loft in Chicago. I occasionally have one of their sails come in for repair, but they are all at least 20 years old (my 1960 Star boat had M&N sails). They either went out of business or were bought out. With the proper measurements and information any sailmaker should be able to build you sails. If you want something traditionally built to look correct on a boat that old, check out the ads in WoodenBoat for people specializing in traditional work.

[Nicholas Carey]

Originally posted by Jim Surdyke:
I am in the process of a major rebuild on a 1936 ketch designed by the Henry C. Grebe design firm. I was able to obtain the original build specifications from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The 1935 specs call for the sails to be made by Murphy & Nye.
I am familiar with thier name but can't locate them. Does anyone know if they are still in business or possibly been absorbed by some larger loft? Any suggestions where I might seach?

I don't know if they're still around, but any competent sailmaker should be able to do the job. If you want a west coast recommendation for someone who can make you a suit of sails that will (pardon the pun) "suit" your boat, try Carol Hasse (Hasse & Co.. Port Townsend Sails, Point Hudson, Port Townsend WA ph:360/385.1640).

Carol is a top-drawer sailmaker (and sailor - more than 45 thousand offshore miles under her keel). Her specialty is traditionally made sails with a lot of handwork finishing (sewn cringles, boltropes etc. Her Folkboat is pretty darn sweet (always has a new suit of sails on her, too. Funny that.)

Another good choice and one who also does quality handwork and appreciates classic yachts would be Frank Schattauer (Schattauer Sails, 6010 Seaview NW, Seattle WA 98107 ph:206/783.2400)

There you have it.

N.
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[Nicholas Carey]

Originally posted by Jim Surdyke:
I am in the process of a major rebuild on a 1936 ketch designed by the Henry C. Grebe design firm. I was able to obtain the original build specifications from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The 1935 specs call for the sails to be made by Murphy & Nye.
I am familiar with thier name but can't locate them. Does anyone know if they are still in business or possibly been absorbed by some larger loft? Any suggestions where I might seach?

I don't know if they're still around, but any competent sailmaker should be able to do the job. If you want a west coast recommendation for someone who can make you a suit of sails that will (pardon the pun) "suit" your boat, try Carol Hasse (Hasse & Co.. Port Townsend Sails, Point Hudson, Port Townsend WA ph:360/385.1640).

Carol is a top-drawer sailmaker (and sailor - more than 45 thousand offshore miles under her keel). Her specialty is traditionally made sails with a lot of handwork finishing (sewn cringles, boltropes etc. Her Folkboat is pretty darn sweet (always has a new suit of sails on her, too. Funny that.)

Another good choice and one who also does quality handwork and appreciates classic yachts would be Frank Schattauer (Schattauer Sails, 6010 Seaview NW, Seattle WA 98107 ph:206/783.2400)

There you have it.

N.
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[Nicholas Carey]

Originally posted by Jim Surdyke:
I am in the process of a major rebuild on a 1936 ketch designed by the Henry C. Grebe design firm. I was able to obtain the original build specifications from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The 1935 specs call for the sails to be made by Murphy & Nye.
I am familiar with thier name but can't locate them. Does anyone know if they are still in business or possibly been absorbed by some larger loft? Any suggestions where I might seach?

I don't know if they're still around, but any competent sailmaker should be able to do the job. If you want a west coast recommendation for someone who can make you a suit of sails that will (pardon the pun) "suit" your boat, try Carol Hasse (Hasse & Co.. Port Townsend Sails, Point Hudson, Port Townsend WA ph:360/385.1640).

Carol is a top-drawer sailmaker (and sailor - more than 45 thousand offshore miles under her keel). Her specialty is traditionally made sails with a lot of handwork finishing (sewn cringles, boltropes etc. Her Folkboat is pretty darn sweet (always has a new suit of sails on her, too. Funny that.)

Another good choice and one who also does quality handwork and appreciates classic yachts would be Frank Schattauer (Schattauer Sails, 6010 Seaview NW, Seattle WA 98107 ph:206/783.2400)

There you have it.

N.
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[Pat Lown]

Jim--Would you please get in touch? We'd like to update DEVSHIR's listing in The Register of Wooden Boats. Thanks!
pat@woodenboat.com

[Pat Lown]

Jim--Would you please get in touch? We'd like to update DEVSHIR's listing in The Register of Wooden Boats. Thanks!
pat@woodenboat.com

[Pat Lown]

Jim--Would you please get in touch? We'd like to update DEVSHIR's listing in The Register of Wooden Boats. Thanks!
pat@woodenboat.com