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A note on finishes:
Our standard finish is "as sprayed". There will be a certain amount of orange peel and quite possibly some dust on the finish (we don't have a dedicated clean room). This is to be expected, and is easily dealt with by a light wet sanding, starting at 400 grit. Most customers opt to do this themselves. When possible we hang our foils to shoot paint on both sides at once and also minimize dust. Some products must be sprayed flat - in this case expect to find a bit of overspray on the backside. Again, quickly sanded away. On request we will do the wet sanding and buff out for a fee. The goal is a smooth fair surface. The saying is that you can have it smooth, fair, or white... pick two. In other words, the wet sanding process may very well expose a ghosting through of the underlying primer.
* Not considered an endorsement of these products. Other products may be substituted without notice.
Phil's Foils stocks the following as standard materials:
Cores: Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, 5lb ft3 Core-Cell (TM) foam, and 9.5 lb endgrain balsa.
Fabrics: 2.3 oz e-glass, 6 oz e-glass, 1708 biaxial e-glass, 13 oz unidirectional e-glass, 6 oz Kevlar (TM), 5.7 oz / yd woven carbon fiber and 9 oz/yd unidirectional carbon fiber.
You are not limited to the above materials, but consider lead times and costs for other materials in small quantity. A small deposit may be required to confirm your order. Balance is due when the product is ready to be shipped. All prices are F.O.B. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
To place your order phone (613) 599-6951 or email .
There is no online ordering in place at this time.
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Finished foils (rudders, centerboards, daggerboards) are warranteed against fabrication defects for the period of one year from shipping date. Liability is strictly limited to the value of the flawed item, with replacement or repair or refund at the discretion of Phil's Foils. Phil's Foils is not responsible for design flaws or inadequacies. Any design help given by Phil's Foils is given freely and in good faith, and is not warranteed.
Unfinished foils are sold "as is" with no warranty. The customer assumes the responsibility of dealing with any issues that may arise while completing the foil.
You will only be billed the actual cost of shipping. Shipments are sent fully insured unless otherwise requested.
No Canadian taxes are charged on international shipments.
All orders are F.O.B. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In short, you own it once it goes on the truck. Claims for loss or damage are between you and the carrier, although of course Phil's Foils will do everything they can to help.
Standard packaging is in a custom cardboard box with approximately 1" of foam around the perimeter, and the foil itself wrapped in lightweight foam. Experience has shown this to be the best compromise between cost of shipping and safety of the foil. Cost of shipping goes up quickly with package size. If you require a different solution, such as a hard crate, let this be known in advance of shipping.
To estimate your shipping costs, take the overall length / width / depth of your foil, and after allowing for packaging, enter the values into the rate calculator for the appropriate courier service (most products ship based on volume rather than actual weight). Use the postal code K2M 1X5 as originating address if asked.
Canada and United States
Unless otherwise instructed, parcels are sent by UPS (www.ups.ca). You have your choice of Ground or Expedited services. Ground costs less, but they charge an import brokerage fee to the US that is waived if the parcel is sent Expedited.
At special request, parcels can be sent by Canada Post, where they have different options based on speed of service. Import fees to the US are lower, if charged at all. Click here for the business rate calculator. There is a $10 extra charge for this service, as someone (Phil!) has to go to the post office and stand in line.
Parcels too large for UPS may go with either FedEx Ground (you may need an import brokerage account with them or another customs broker) or with Purolator Courier. Over 10' long and a freight forwarder will be needed.
Overseas
The most cost effective method of shipping overseas is by Canada Post surface parcel, but it can take several weeks. A surprisingly cost effective option is Greyhound Courier Express where 3 day service is available to most of Europe and beyond: International Pricing Guide. Larger packages can go by freight forwarder - either air freight or surface - at reasonable cost.