Welcome to the website for Downs Sails. Conveniently located twenty miles northeast of Boston, we are a medium sized full service sailloft dedicated to the nearly lost art of sailmaking. In our twenty first year of business, we are a unique combination of old and new, marrying many years of traditional manual sailmaking with cutting edge sailmaking software and technology.
Our philosophy is very simple: to make the best sails and canvas products that we can, and to keep those products evolving so that they are constantly improving over time. All our products are made in our 5000 square foot Danvers loft; there is no manufacturing sent offshore, quite the opposite of what has become the norm in our industry.
Our clients are welcome to visit the loft at any time to speak to the sailmakers who are making and servicing their sails.
To ensure that our customers get the most enjoyment and performance from our sails, we are always available to answer any questions they may have, and to welcome any input they may want to give us so that we may more easily achieve that goal.
Downs Sails is capable of handling any sail project you may have, large or small, traditional or high tech. Whether you have a Herreshoff in need of a gaff main with 16" panels and handfinishing, an ultra light in need of the latest laminates, or merely a sail for your tender, the common denominator is high quality and individualized attention.
We are a full service loft. In addition to sails, our loft builds spray dodgers, bimini tops, awnings, sailcovers, and all types of cushions and berths. We are often contracted by other industries such as high tech, construction, and medical for the fabrication of odd canvas projects they have. Other services we offer are leatherwork, rig evaluation, and on-board tuning. If you own an airplane, Downs Sails is also in the business of high quality airplane covers to suit your every need.
Thank you for visiting our web site. Please feel free to contact us by phone, FAX, e-mail, or just dropping by to get a quote or to discuss your individual sail and canvas needs.