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New Sails lined up at the Quantum loft in Galway, awaiting delivery and sail trials Mark Mansfield from Quantum Sails Ireland announces that a new 10% Spring discount is now available on Quantum sails ordered up to the 15th of April. Also with the VAT rate scheduled to revert back to the original 23% on the 28th of Feb, Boat owners have an opportunity to purchase sails at the 21% VAT rate until that 28th Feb date. After that, unfortunately, unless the Government extends the VAT reduction, sails will be sold at the 23% rate. Delivery dates on new sails are now ten weeks approximately from orde...

Howth Half Tonner 'Big Picture' is for Sale 15th February 2021 The Big Picture' is for sale at €55,000.  The MG HS30 MOD yacht has been stored indoors, well maintained, and as regular Afloat readers know has been raced locally in Howth and at regattas across Ireland. Skipper Michael Evans says he is selling due to the purchase of a larger yacht.  The yacht features a large sail inventory, including some with brand new sails.  Modifications of the Half Tonner include an extended keel to provide additional righting moment and upwind performance, a widened cockpit and a carbon bowsprit f...

Quantum Fusion M6 & M8; Carbon Membrane Sails for Cruising Owners Who Also Like to Race 17th December 2020 Fusion M6 Mainsail for an X332 client on the floor in Quantum Galway loft Credit: Yannick Lemonnier A number of Irish owners have recently opted for the New Fusion M6 and M8 Membrane sails, built with Carbon. The first of these for an X332 has arrived at the Quantum Sails Galway loft. Another Main and Headsail is due in for a 42 footer for an owner who mainly races but occasionally cruises. Quantum sails agent Mark Mansfield highlights the Membrane products Quantum offers and, in parti...