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Sunflower with our 55 SF Neil Pryde "Spring" sail | Also fit our kits International Shipping: |
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SHOP NOW: SUPER/SEA SNARK SAILS SUNFLOWER SAILS NEIL PRYDE DACRON WHITE DACRON
Sea skimmer sails sunchaser & mayflower sails 66 sq ft sail batwing sail snark parts, about our sails.
SailboatsToGo offers our own nylon sails, original Snark nylon sails, Sailmaker Neil Pryde dacron sails, white dacron sails, and sails for the Snark Sea Skimmer and Sea Devil.
Satisfaction guaranteed! Our nylon sails are very well made durable nylon sails that will fit Super Snark, Sea Snark, Sears Whirlwind, Spring Creek, SailboatsToGo (that's us!), Paddle ski, Sea Eagle, and SOAR . Our Snark Sailboat sail is 45 square feet, nylon. It will fit your Sea Snark or Super Snark just like the original. A great many Snark owners have bought these from us, we receive many messages from satisfied customers ( see Messages from Customers section below ) and we have never had a single one ask for a refund, but if you're not happy with it, you can be the first! We also carry original equipment Snark brand nylon sails. Usually arrives in less than a week. Very low shipping cost.
Our white dacron and Sailmaker Neil Pryde International dacron sails are more durable and hold their shape better (stretches much less) than nylon in strong winds, which will give you better upwind performance.
These are all true, aerodynamic, shaped sails, which means they are cut and sewn to have the necessary camber (3-dimensional curvature) for creating aerodynamic lift. They have sleeves for the boom and gaff and cutouts in the right places for tieing on the sheet and halyard and for the mast ring.
These sails are used on canoes, ice boats, inflatable boats, kayaks and dinghies, in addition to Snark styrofoam boats
All major credit cards and paypal accepted. Address paypal payments & emails to [email protected] .
Colors and Sizes and Types
Colors: 14 different sail color schemes! Custom Graphics: Add your logo to your sail. $18 per square foot of logo $25 . Email us.
Sizes : The 45 square foot ("SF") sails fit Sea Snarks and Super Snarks and some older Sunflowers. Also the Sears Whirlwind. All Sunflowers built after 1983 (and some older Sunflowers) take the 55 SF sail (scroll farther down this page for 55 SF sail offerings). Some pre-1983 Sunflowers take the 45 and some take the 55, so that's where we have to take size identification to the next level. Click Here
We have nylon sails below and we have dacron sails, farther down the page. Dacron is a premium-grade material that is stiffer and less stretchy, so the sail holds its intended shape better, even in strong winds and after years of service. Within the Dacron category, we have a generic white sail, and we have name-brand Neil Pryde sails in various color schemes. The Neil Pryde sails have premium-quality workmanship, such as heavier stitching and heavier reinforcement at stress points.
SUPER SNARK and SEA SNARK SAILS (45 square foot) (also fit Sailboats To Go and Whirlwind)
| Rainbow Stripes 45 - $99 (Sail D45) Our most popular!
| Blue Stripes 45 light/dark blue $99 (Sail B45)
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| Spring 45 (Nylon): - $99 (Sail F45)
| Summer 45: Yellow/White - $99 (Sail C45)
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| Zowie 45! - $99 (Sail E2-45)
| Pirate 45. Arrrr Matey! $129 (Sail P45)
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| Classic 45 NYLON. Lowest price, same quality. $89 (Sail A45) Upgrade: - $128
| Premium Quality Dacron - Heavier Material, non-stretch Teal - Yellow - White by famous sail maker Neil Pryde International $169 -
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SUNFLOWER 3.3 SAILS (55 square foot) (Also Fits SailboatsToGo)
Do not assume all sunflowers take a 55 sf sail explanation .
| Rainbow Stripes 55 - $159 (Sail D55) Most popular!
| Blue Stripes 55: light/dark blue panels - $129 (Sail B55)
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| Spring 55 (Nylon): $149 (Sail F55) Also available in Neil Pryde Brand Dacron. Scroll down.to next grouping of sails to see.
| Summer 55: Yellow/White. $129 (Sail C55) Do not assume all Sunflowers take a 55 SF sail!
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| Zowie 55! - $149 (Sail E255)
| Pirate 55. Arrrr Matey! $129 (Sail P55)
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| Spring! (Dacron) $229 Dacron is a heavier, less stretchy fabric than nylon and this sail also has more reinforcement at stress points for longer life.
| The Classic 55 NYLON. $119 (Sail A55) Also available:
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NEIL PRYDE INTERNATIONAL DACRON SAILS (45 SQ FT and 55 SQ FT)
Dacron (polyester) is a stiffer, less stretchy material than nylon. A Dacron sail will hold its shape and not stretch out in strong winds. It's also a heavier material and therefore stronger, as compared to nylon. Neil Pryde is a widely-respected sail maker, known for quality workmanship. You will be impressed with the extra heavy stitching on these sails, done with the greatest attention to detail. Shipping cost will show up in your cart. It's not much (around $10). For an additional choice in a 45 SF colored Dacron sail see the Blue/White/Yellow OEM Snark Sail above.
| Pastel Corners ("Joy") $169
| Red/White $169
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| Pastel Corners ("Joy") $229
| Red/White $229
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| Blue/Gray Stripes. $229
| Spring! (Dacron) $229
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WHITE DACRON SAILS (45 and 55 square foot)
This is a house brand sail (not Neil Pryde) but still very good quality. As compared to nylon, dacron (polyester) is a stiffer, less stretchy material so the sail will hold its shape and not belly out in strong winds. More Pictures and info click here .
| Super Snark/Sea Snark - $128
| Sunflower - $179
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66 SQUARE FOOT NYLON SAIL.
| 66 Square Foot sail $99
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The 66 square foot sail is both longer and taller on the spars. Spar extensions are needed for both the boom and top spar. If you already have spars for our 55 square foot sail, you will only need one spar extension: $20 each. If you have OEM Sunflower spars, you'll have to devise an extension for the boom. This link if for extending the boom on SailboatsToGo spars: Add Spar Extension to Cart .
| Bag for Sail & Poles- Great for Car Topping! Sail, Mast and Spar Bag: Collect all those poles and ropes and the sail in one long skinny car-toppable bag. Heavy duty drawstring bag measures 12' 8" long and about 6 inches in diameter (9 inches wide if empty and flat). Fits our spars, sail and mast without folding them. . Fits spars, sail and mast (all the aluminum poles, in other words) of Super Snark or Sunflower. Protects the sail from flapping and shredding itself when car-topping. Keeps all these vital parts together in your garage or basement so they don't get lost or forgotten between sailing excursions. Protects sail from sun, wind and rain when stored or transported outside. If you have our folding spars and mast, you don't absolutely need a full length bag like this, but it's a nice option to save the time of folding and unfolding. |
BATWING SAIL
NOT AVAILABLE (AS OF jULY 2024)
High tech modern design Batwing Sail. Great upwind performance in strong winds. Reefable by means of zippers. This is the modern Batwing sail from Balogh Sail Designs and includes a Free mast step that will adapt it to any of our rigs (not Snarks). Includes mast, boom, mast step, sail and rigging. Available as an upgrade with our Canoe, Kayak, and Dinghy sailkits. (Click the "Upgrades and Options" link within any of those departments)
| Batwing Sail, Mast, Boom, Mast Step, and Rigging
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SEA SKIMMER SAILS
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| Appearance will differ from photo. Main is red and white now. No options on color choice. Nylon. | $200 | |||
| Red.. No options on color choice. Nylon material. Jib is solid red, or solid white with a little red trim, or solid blue with a little red and white trim. Specify in order comments if you care which you get. | $80 | |
SNARK MAYFLOWER, SUNCHASER I AND SUNCHASER II SAILS
WE CAN ALSO GET SNARK WILDFLOWER SAILS AND PARTS. EMAIL OR CALL!
| Snark Mayflower Sail Click here to see photo. | 250.00 71.00 | |||
| Sunchaser 1 sail Sail for the Snark Sunchaser I. | 430.00 15.00 | |||
| Snark Sunchaser II Sails (Main & Jib) Both main sail and jib for the Snark Sunchaser 2. | 640.00 20.00 |
Other items of interest to Snark owners
Spar Set and Mast : Our unique folding design makes these low shipping costs possible for mast and spar set. If you go elsewhere, ask about their shipping cost before you order! (You'll be shocked.)
Spar Set The two poles that go in the sail sleeves and the ring that accepts the mast. More Info
Mast: More Info
Stabilizer Pontoons prevent capsizing: More Info
Alternatives to Styrofoam Sailing: When the rest of your Snark wears out, or even before that, if you want a sailboat that is dryer, more comfortable (back support!) and more portable, check out our inflatable sailboats and canoe sail rigs. You can use your Snark sail and spars and save! Click Here For More Information.
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Messages from Customers
"Thanks so much for sending the sail out so promptly. It arrived yesterday. It's all set up in the backyard right now for my son to see for his birthday present! It was a pleasure doing business with you." -- Robyn M.
"Love doing business with your company. I'm telling all my friends to buy sails from SailboatsToGo!" -- Joe L.
"...went out yesterday with my daughter. We had a wonderful time and everyone commented on the beauty of the sail. Thanks for your prompt response. I am very pleased with your sail and service and will recommend you." -- Mark Y.
"The new sail seems to be superior to the old Snark original in both material choice and construction." Martin M.
"We received the sail for the Snark Sunflower on Wednesday. Thank you for your prompt replies and shipment of the sail. We installed the sail and took it out last night. It fit well, and worked well also. My son and I are very pleased with the sail and again thank you for the great response to my inquiries. This has enabled my son to enjoy the sailboat a few days before he leaves home for 2 months. I will happily recommend your business to anyone who needs sails and related items. Thank you very much!" Tom and Seth B. June 2011
"Hi, Jim - Just a note to let you know I just spent a very enjoyable weekend sailing our Super Snark with the new spar set we ordered earlier this month. Set up went very smoothly, thanks to the excellent set of instructions you supplied. The pictures were especially helpful. I found your spar set to be far superior to the original tubing and fittings that were on our Snark. That mast slide sure instills confidence compared to the flimsly fitting on the original. I hope to enjoy sailing on our pond here on Cape Cod as long as the weather holds up. Thanks again for your prompt service and excellent product." - Chris
Want more? Read our Ebay Feedback and see how pleased people are with our products and service. (Our prices here are generally lower than on Ebay, so come back here to make your purchase.)
Use Our Sails in Do-It-Yourself Sailboat Projects
This Snark sail is also a good choice for do-it-yourself sailboat projects, such as ice boats, converting a dinghly you already own, or putting a sail on your canoe or inflatable. Click on the "Products" link at the top of this page and then on "Plans" to buy plans for canoe sail rig or inflatable sailboat rig that would utilize this sail (although the plans also tell you how to make your own sail if you prefer).
Interesting Facts About The Snark Sail Design
The Snark Sail is referred to as a "Lateen" style sail, which means the mast is short and the sail has another spar, called a gaff, which carries the peak of the sail up much higher than the top of the mast, with the gaff slightly angled so that the lower front corner of the sail is in front of the mast. The Lateen style sail originated in ancient times and is still used all over the world on small boats, especially in India and the Arab world. Those fishing and trading vessels often use rags and old grain sacks stitched together for sail cloth. A Lateen sail can hold its own against a sloop rig of equal total sail area (sloop rigs have a jib and mainsail) in a race of otherwise equal boats and crews. Don't believe what some say about jibs increasing the efficiency of the main. Snark and SailboatsToGo and other users of the Lateen sail plan are continuing a long and proud tradition in sailing.
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Sea Snark (Super Snark)
Sea Snark (Super Snark) is a 10 ′ 11 ″ / 3.4 m monohull sailboat built by Snark Sailboats (Meyers Boat Co.), Cleatline Boats, and CastleCraft starting in 1958.
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
Early SNARKs were one of the most popular sailing boats ever. This is partly due to the fact that they could be purchased with ‘product coupons’. For example, a large number of Kool cigarette coupons could be redeemed for a SNARK with the Kool logo on the sail. It was also possible to purchase a SNARK with the KOOL logo (without smoking a single cigarette) for $99. The Kool ad campaign reportedly received 18000 SEA SNARK orders in 1971 alone! Most later SNARK’s are made of styrofoam with an outer layer of ABS for improved durability. (Although the boats that were part of ad campaigns were usually built of styrofoam without the ABS shell.)
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Snark Boats Snark is the world's largest Sailboat Manufacturer. Almost one half million Snarks have been built. More people have learned to sail on a Snark, than any other recreational sailboat. All Snark models are car-toppable. Snark's are unsinkable, the internal hull being completely filled with EPS foam leaving no voids.
Typically $400 - $1000. Similar to Super Snark, but sail area is 55 square feet for greater speed. Also, Sunflower has a covered foredeck, while Super Snark is completely open. Length 11 feet. Beam 3' 6". Weight 65 lbs. More Info... Sunflower 3.3 with our Neil Pryde "Spring" dacron sail. Sunflower Specifications.
The Snark is a line of lightweight sailboats, at its introduction a two-person, lateen-rigged sailboat manufactured and marketed by Meyers Boat Company of Adrian, Michigan.. The Snark was conceived and marketed by Snark Products, Inc. of Fort Lee, New Jersey and was marketed with numerous slight variations, most prominently as the Sea Snark, Super Snark and Super Sea Snark.
The Super Snark Sailboat is designed for simplicity and safety. Sturdy & unsinkable, it's the perfect boat for beginners of any age, or for advanced sailors who just want a simple sailboat to go out and enjoy the day in. Super Snark Sailboat comes complete with nylon sail, daggerboard, kick up rudder and tiller, riggings and fittings.
Photos. Super Snark Sunflower 3.3 Sea Skimmer Sunchaser I Sunchaser II.
An abbreviated history of 'Snark type' boats in the US (from Meyers Boat Co. website): LOCKLEY - Boat business purchased from Siltronics of Oakmont, Pennsylvania in 1970 - Started out with one mold (Sea Devil / Sea Swinger) and hull covered with sprayed Eurethane - Began vacuum forming ABS plastic on hull in 1973 - Sea Witch introduced to the market in 1974 - 1974 through 1984 ...
Sunflower 3.3. Note: Availability is spotty. Email [email protected] before ordering. The Basics. Like all Snark Sailboats, the Snark Sunflower sailboat is unsinkable. It is one step up from the entry-level Super Snark. As with the entry level Super Snark, it's easy to learn, fun to sail, and simple to transport and setup.
Weight: 50 lbs. Centerline Length: 11' Beam: 3' 2" Depth-Transom Width-Transom Height-Persons : 2: Max. Capacity: 310 lbs. Max. Horsepower-Hull Thickness: ABS Armorclad
As compared to nylon, dacron (polyester) is a stiffer, less stretchy material so the sail will hold its shape and not belly out in strong winds. More Pictures and info click here. Super Snark/Sea Snark - 45 SQ FT $128 Add to Cart. Sunflower - 55 SQ FT $179 Add to Cart. 66 SQUARE FOOT NYLON SAIL.
6 sailboats built by Snark Sailboats (Meyers Boat Co.) A very abbreviated history of 'Snark type' boats in the US: The first boats of this type seem to have come from Siltronics Corp. which was located in Pennsylvania beginning in the late 1950's. (Sea Devil/Sea Swinger). The 'Snark' name came somewhat later as a product line offered ...
The Sunflower 3.3 Sailboat is a full featured upgrade from the basic Super Snark. In additional to a larger (55 sf) sail, it has a heavier duty mast, boom, spar, and rigging. The Sunflower 3.3 Sailboat the hull is wider, higher and thicker than a Super Snark Model. Forward storage is provided under the splash deck not found on the Super Snark ...
The Snark Sunchaser II Sailboat comes complete with Dacron main and jib sail, daggerboard, kick-up rudder and tiller, riggings and fittings. Mast and boom are aluminum. Wooden parts are marine varnished. The open cockpit design has bench seating for up to 4 adults. 2 forward built-in insulated compartments provide generous storage under the two ...
Sea Snark (Super Snark) is a 10′ 11″ / 3.4 m monohull sailboat built by Snark Sailboats (Meyers Boat Co.), Cleatline Boats, and CastleCraft starting in 1958.
- Snark sailboats were used as promotional tools for many companies with specialized colors and personalized sails. - In the summer of 1984, Lockley purchased Snark from Kransco, and the new merged company was subsequently purchased by Entwistle of Hudson, Massachusettes - The Snark name was continued to be used and production took place in New ...
Rocket Sunfish Sea Snark Laser Sailboat $5,200. Want a Sunfish, Sea Snark or Laser Day Sailing Dinghy Sailboat. The Rocket board sailboat combines all these sailboats in one light weight (90 lbs) package. Includes a very stiff fiberglass hull with 8-foot cockpit, efficient rudder and daggerboard, and easy to rig Lateen mainsail.
Snark's are unsinkable, the internal hull being completely filled with EPS foam leaving no voids. The external hull and deck are formed out of rugged ABS polymer, which is vacuum formed over the core to give an extremely durable hull. Snark Sailboat Sunflower 3.3. Model #ASB194. Note additional shipping charges may apply.
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Weight: 50 lbs. Centerline Length: 11' Beam: 3' 6" Depth-Transom Width-Transom Height-Persons : 2: Max. Capacity: 310 lbs. Max. Horsepower-Hull Thickness: ABS Armorclad
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Weight: 55 lbs. Centerline Length: 12' Beam: 3' 3" Depth-Transom Width-Transom Height-Persons : 3: Max. Capacity: 475 lbs. Max. Horsepower-Hull Thickness: ABS Armorclad