Saturn Sails
Sail Makers
About
Saturn Sails was established originally in Ayr, by Colin McKenzie and John Highcock in 1979. We have increased our customer numbers gradually throughout the years and we are now servicing yachtsmen in a purpose-built sail loft, situated in Largs Yacht Haven.
Samples of sail-handling systems and accessories are on display in our reception area and each of their merits can be fully discussed with one of our staff on visiting the sail loft.
Service is our keyword and this, together with our combined experience and knowledge of over 50 years in sailmaking and 20 years of manufacturing in Scotland, ensures that you have a well-proven and reliable product.
We use the latest computer design systems with CAD/CAM and lasercut panels, which are carefully stuck together before machining with our 3-step stitch sewing machines. All of our machines are in pits enabling staff to easily handle sails at floor height, with two machines having an extra-long reach under their arm to cope with large bulky work. Pneumatics are also used for several machines, giving extra speed, pressure and control with automatic pullers.
We have camber photographs and analysis on file from the very first sail we produced, as well as numerous sail plans and a database on sizes for over 3000 yachts.
All sails and accessories are carefully designed and produced on a "one-off basis" as we are NOT a mass-production sailmaking business.
Sail cloth is carefully selected from our main suppliers with whom we have excellent relationships. These include Contender, Dimension and Bainbridge. For Racing yachts our cloth is selected for minimum stretch and weight, combined with a good length of life, but for Cruising yachts durability, handling and especially a long-lasting life, are more important.
We carefully select sail cloth with the aid of stretch test graphs for each sail, specifically according to sail type and aspect ratio.
It is because of our in-depth knowledge of sail cloth and yachts that we are able to advise our customers of the most suitable sails for their requirements
Contact
Largs Yacht Haven
LARGS
Ayrshire
KA30 8EZ