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Boat Shop · Repair services
24126 B Bar South Lane, Middleton, ID 83644
+1 208-871-2826
Sail repair · ID · 43 marine listings
Sail Repair & Sailmaking in Idaho
Browse marine providers across Idaho. Sail repair, recutting, and new sail design for cruisers and racers.
About this service
A good sail loft can recut, restitch, and re-cover sails for far less than the cost of new ones — and a well-cut sail makes a sailboat noticeably faster, easier to handle, and safer in heavy weather. Most cruising sails benefit from a once-every-3-years inspection and minor service; racing sails closer to annual. New sail design is its own discipline — modern lofts use measured boat data and computer modeling to match sail shape to the actual hull and rig.
Marine providers in Idaho
12 shownNo exact sail repair matches yet — these are notable marine shops in Idaho. Many marinas and yards offer sail repair without naming it explicitly.
Advance Marine And Industrial Coverings
Boat Shop · Repair services
ID
B&B Boat Care Center
Boat Builder · Repair services
ID
BC Detailing
Boat Builder · Repair services
ID
Boat Launch
Boat Shop · Repair services
ID
Bonasera Mobile Repair
Boat Builder · Repair services
ID
Cd'A Marine Sports
Boat Builder · Repair services
ID
Coeur d'Alene Boat Company
Boat Shop · Repair services
ID
Idaho Water Sports
Boat Shop · Repair services
ID
Indian Creek Sports
Boat Shop · Repair services
8797 South Meridian Road, Meridian, ID 83642
KJ Marine
Boat Shop · Repair services
ID
Mark's Marine Inc
Boat Shop · Repair services
14355 North Government Way, ID
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Frequently asked
- How long do cruising sails last?
- Dacron sails on a regularly-used cruising boat typically last 8–12 years before serious degradation; less in tropical climates with constant UV exposure. Premium laminate sails (carbon, aramid) often last 5–8 years for cruising use. Annual UV cover replacement extends life significantly.
- When is a sail beyond repair?
- When the cloth tears at the slightest load, when seams unzip rapidly after restitch, or when the sail has lost its original shape (typically when it can no longer hold its design draft position). At that point, the cost of repair approaches the cost of a recut or replacement.
- What does a new mainsail cost?
- A high-quality cruising mainsail for a 35–40 ft sailboat typically runs $3,500–$7,500 in 2026, depending on cloth type (Dacron vs. laminate), construction (cross-cut vs. tri-radial), and loft. Custom one-design racing sails are higher.