How to Make a Sail Pack for Your Boat

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11 жыл бұрын

How to Make a Sail Pack video contains step-by-step sewing instructions to help make building a sail pack easy and affordable. A sail pack mainsail cover (also known as Stack Pack®, Lazy Pack, and Mack Pack®) is a popular adaptation of a standard mainsail cover that is used in conjunction with lazy jacks to make dousing and covering a mainsail quick and easy. Simply drop the sail and zip the cover panels shut. The two halves of the cover attach below the foot with webbing straps and common sense fasteners.
Sailrite's sail pack design features sleeves for battens or schedule 40 PVC 3/4" pipe to help keep the cover open as the sail is lowered and to reduce flutter when the sail is hoisted and the cover is flat against the sail. This stack pack also features a long zipper along the top length of the cover for quick closure an a removable forward mast boot for closing off the front of the cover.
How to Make a Sail Pack Chapters:
• Taking Measurements -- 0:48
• Creating Cover Panels -- 4:16
• Sewing Forward & Aft Hems -- 10:47
• Completing Top Zipper Closure & Pockets -- 15:40
• Sewing Bottom Hem -- 25:13
• Starting Mast Boot -- 27:02
• Attaching Lock Straps, Rings & Loops -- 29:32
• Preparing Slits for Lazy Jack Lines -- 40:49
• Finishing Cover Panels -- 49:26
• Finishing Mast Boot -- 51:21
• Optional Zipper Slider Control Line -- 1:00:19
• Materials List -- 1:07:21

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@sandyt4343 9 ай бұрын

I feel like I got my money worth by buying a sailrite machine. These videos are the icing on the cake for sure. I had problems with the first machine and they worked with me to diagnose the issue but finally had me send it back and sent me another machine that worked just fine. They have been very helpful and my thanks to Seth for helping me get the machine I had hoped for.

@fireflysailing6046 5 ай бұрын

We are currently modifying a stack pack someone made for us in Mexico and let me tell you….if you have the time and a machine…do it yourself and save yourself tons of modifications and issues. I now use only Tenara thread as 90% of our sewing is for outdoor projects.. Even did some dinghy chaps and followed their video. They really breakdown these seemingly impossible projects and make them doable. I’ve certainly increased my skill level thanks to Sailrite! Thanks ladies and gentlemen. First class organization. Ps. We even found a vendor in San Jose, Costa Rica that did some other projects for us and they watch your videos to make them perfectly! You have fans! Ps. Tons of great fabricators in MX…this one is we won’t mention by name, but poor design and old thread that deteriorated within years were the issues..just in case you in Mexico.

@lcdemack 8 жыл бұрын

You guys do one of the best technically accurate tutorials I've seen on the web. I'm a Engineering Illustrator who works intimately with technical writers daily, getting a chance to see technical instruction of all varieties and I see all sorts of instructions, and your attention to the typically unmentioned detail is amazing. Thanx for your attention to unexpected detail. Sweet! Love it. Beautiful job and thank you.

@SailriteDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Lawrence D Wow, we really appreciate your comments about this video. Thanks!!!

@hpeterson10579 4 жыл бұрын

never gets old watching sailrite videos

@ricklanglois 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, helpful video. A lot of ads! When scrubbing back and forth to study the process the ads really get in the way.

@Flyboytr 8 жыл бұрын

All of my parts and pieces from sailrite should be arriving today. I already had the fabric so I did not have to order that. I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing and detailed video. As someone that does a little video editing work, I do want to compliment you on the high quality production that you have. Looking forward to having my sail pack finished and ready for the coming weekend. Thanks again.

@SailriteDIY 8 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I hope the project goes very well.

@hanssolo4ever 9 жыл бұрын

When I did the lazy jacks on my sail pack I set the top block on my spreader about a foot out from the mast on each side on the spreaders to avoid the battens to get caught in the jack lines. I also set the adjuster lines from cleat on the bottom of each side of the spreader and up to turning block on spreaders then to the block that took the jack lines down to the sail pack.

@hanssolo4ever 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video, liked the idea of a becket block on the end to hold the zipper in place and use the block to close the zipper with,I had a sail pack on my old boat and found it hard to reach the zipper on a long boom in rough weather.

@andre1987eph 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I watched this whole video just to procrastinate on my household chores 👍

@terrymcclure5325 Жыл бұрын

I have very little experience, I followed the video religiously. My sail pack is great. My only advice is to measure a couple of times. Once you have confidence in those just follow along. Thanks guys

@SailriteDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Good job!!!

@tomluque 7 жыл бұрын

I have noticed that when a sailboat uses a bridging type mastgate, the sail pack will fully drop onto the boom for a better fitting and lower profile Pack cover.

@fidajafa Жыл бұрын

Made one ! Excellent. I lined inside with Dacron sail material, longer durability.

@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Great video. I did purchase a larger kit ( I have a 16' boom) I haven't built it yet... It would be good to see how your sail pack works when reefing (somewhere below you say " It does make it a little trickier") Thanks

@guyq71 8 жыл бұрын

50:13 Ha ha - "it's really not neccessary, but she's very picky!" A perfectionist whos takes great pride in her work, fantastic. Great work which I can relate to and made me laugh. Great video. Well done Angela!!

@SailriteDIY 8 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@selakshar 7 жыл бұрын

best channel ever 👌👌👌

@klemsaba 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Finalizing my options for our new sail in the Spring. Thinking about the end of the boom and opening for possible bee/wasp nest building inside the stack. Thoughts on closing that end up? Also maybe some caps on the end of the PVC pipe would solve that issue as well. Also thoughts for the gaps along the boom? Our mud daubers make quite a mess. Thanks!

@MrTeneric 9 жыл бұрын

Concerned about the windage on the pack. Looks as big as a storm stay sail. Another concern is the metal tabs laying along the boom. Noisy? Chafe? Why not go under the boom? Good video. Long but the job was complicated.

@SailriteDIY 9 жыл бұрын

Yes, your concerns are why some often do not use sail packs, but will instead use a traditional sail cover. As with any kit modifications can be made to the webbing locking straps. I have had other customers suggest going under the boom. We have not tested it, but it sounds like a good idea.

@gospeedahead 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@SailriteDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+gospeedahead You are welcome! For more information about these kits click here: www.sailrite.com/easearch#!&ea_q=sail%20pack%20kits

@ThatGuy-dj3qr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent detailed video. I am think of sewing a sail pack for my Nonsuch, which by design, already has LazyJack lines. I am wondering if I would still need batten for stiffening the upper edge? I have also noticed that other manufacturers suggest lining the entire bag with Dacron. What are your thoughts on that? I noticed you only used it on the mast cover.

@lucasspaniard8430 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Top quality and it is very easy to follow. I can see why you have 131k subscribed!

@SailriteDIY 6 жыл бұрын

We are glad you liked it.

@lucasspaniard8430 6 жыл бұрын

Now I need to find myself a sailrite machine. I have many projects on SV Breakaway!

@SailriteDIY 6 жыл бұрын

We can sell you a brand new machine at this link: www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Portable-Heavy-Duty-Sewing-Machines Let us know if you have questions.

@lucasspaniard8430 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks, I have to research them and see what the different models mean, and also I am located in Canada...

@leilacarneiro1194 5 ай бұрын

Very Nice vídeo

@obkcaptain 8 жыл бұрын

Referring to the ropes on lazy-bag...red on starboard and green to port??

@sailingcallisto3791 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very easy to follow even for a novice. I now have my sailpack ready to test fit on the boat, but I didn't proceed with the slits for lazy jack lines. We get a lot of rain, so I am concerned about water running down the lines and inside the pack. Wondering if I could sew webbing loops on the outside instead, maybe with an extra layer of sunbrella on the inside for backing?

@SailriteDIY 2 жыл бұрын

The idea for the lazy jacks slits for the support poles is that I loads along the length of the pole not necessarily a point on a seam. There logic is faulty covers are primarily for UV protection then water. Even if water ran down the line it would go into the seam and then down the length of the sleeve and out the back very little will ever get to the sail and since the sunbrella breaths it would evaporate very quickly.

@elgar104 Жыл бұрын

If you recommend more fasteners... then the kit should come with more fasteners.

@GTFOplan 4 жыл бұрын

As always, great video!! How would you do the sail pack for a loose foot main? Would you still use common sense fasteners? Do the instructions say how to do a loose foot main?

@SailriteDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Alternatives for loose-footed Mainsails: Attach the appropriate slug or slide to the webbing straps at their centers or sew 4” pieces of boltrope tape to the bottom edge of the sail pack, alternating between panels so that both panels can utilize the boom slot. If the bottom does not have a track, use awning rope (instead of boltrope) and install awning track along the sides of the boom (use track segments to avoid reefing lines or other controls if necessary).

@marcsmith4999 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a loose foot main, My plan is to sew bolt rope tape to the bottom of the sail pack and then feed the sail pack under the bolt rope on the foot of the main. Yeah its going to make bending the main on a PITA, but since I'll only have to deal with it once or twice a year should be OK. Question. my reefing attachment points are dead-manned to a fitting in a track on the side of the boom. So I need to get my reefing lines through the sail pack. I was thinking about doing the same thing you did on the Dodger for the sail control lines @ 1:36.40. or just cut a 6" slit and then finish the edge with binding tape...Thoughts?

@jenniferhegreness2795 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Wondering about your thoughts on using a grommet for the lazy jack lines instead of (or maybe in addition to ) the webbing reinforcement on the inside of the cover? Thanks for all the wonderful streaming videos. Used them to build a dodger and a bimini for my Moody 376 last year!

@SailriteDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, a great idea. The reason we did not include that in the kit is because must customers do not have spur die sets to set the grommets. I would reinforce the area with webbing or a vinyl fabric prior to installing the grommets.

@bananagocrazy3833 Жыл бұрын

Hallo I love your video. I am a manfufacturer my self and I Wonder what marking pen are you using there ? What brand .Thank you

@SailriteDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It might of been this marking pencil: www.sailrite.com/Soapstone-Marking-Pencil-White

@RepellentJeff Жыл бұрын

How would the mast boot work with a whisker pole track or a spinnaker crane on the front of the mast? Would you just unzip it when you want to use said system?

@CiroPompeoArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Wauuuuu !!! I Want to buy... Is there a Link?

@meowisepik Жыл бұрын

if you are adding the slugs to accomodate for a loose footed sail is it necessary to have the twist locks as well?

@deevan2489 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Wish everyone could have manicures 💅

@gonorth9590 2 жыл бұрын

My first question was: is the airflow in the sail is optimal? Or suboptimal?

@mhansl 8 ай бұрын

As they are no longer available, any suggestion for an alternative to the Hitchcraft rope ties?

@SailriteDIY 7 ай бұрын

Sorry, the manufacture stop producing those. Sorry, we do not have a replacement product at this time. We do not stock them yet, but why not consider using this: www.clamcleat.com/aero-cleat-with-cl272.html

@eusebioviajar3771 8 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have to questions for a Catalina 27 and the boom is 10'5". Will a 10' kit work? I think it will, because main doesn't go all the way back to the boom. My 2nd question, is that my main sail is connected to the boom (rope system that feeds into track) unlike the video where you have space to go under the main sail. What is my alternative?

@SailriteDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+Eusebio Viajar Yes, if the foot of your sail is 10 foot or shorter the 10' kit should work just fine. Regarding your boltrope in groove issue, you have a few options: Option #1: Install grommets with shackles and slugs or install slugs with webbing sewn on foot. (Best option)Option #2:Use pre-fabricated boltrope or Awning rope and awning track (Flex-a-Rail) and sew it (Boltrope/awning rope) onto the sail pack and slide this into the groove of the awning track that has been screwed to boom. Each strip (Boltrope or Awning Rope) should be about 6 inches and staggered so it can be slid into the track on both sides. Option #3:Not very popular - Cut slits with a hot knife right above the boltrope to allow the webbing to pass through.

@eusebioviajar3771 8 жыл бұрын

+Sailrite Thanks

@rihesq 5 жыл бұрын

@@SailriteDIY I like the look of the sailpack connected under the sail. My mainsail was connected to the boom with a bolt rope. I installed slugs. I should be finishing my sailpack this week.

@SailriteDIY 5 жыл бұрын

@@rihesq Awesome! Good job.

@davidbarrett7424 4 жыл бұрын

i have seen a pack where the pack's bottom is closed with a 10ft x 6" strip of sail cloth. This is folded around the sail's foot bolt rope and both are slid into the boom grove. A simple solution with no more hardware / slugs/drilling, but will typically need other mods to access reefing lines.

@terrajen 4 жыл бұрын

What are the D rings at the end of the pack for?

@SailriteDIY 4 жыл бұрын

They are secured to the mainsail outhaul to hold the cover panels aft and down at the outer ends.

@paulwild4524 2 жыл бұрын

The foot of my sail slides into the boom with a bolt rope. How would you attach in such a setup? Snaps along the side of the boom?

@SailriteDIY 2 жыл бұрын

For sails with boltrope in groove you have a few options: 1. Install slugs or slides. 2. Use a hot knife and cut oval slits above the boltrope so that the webbing could be passed through to the other side to attach the opposite side of the cover. Most customers do not like to cut holes in their sails 3. Use item #22108 - 3” wide dacron tape (non-adhesive) instead of the webbing tabs with twist lock. You would then cut the tape into 6 to 8 inch length stripes. You would lay the two halves of the cover open and sew on the pieces of dacron tape in the same locations as the webbing per instructions. You would then slide the foot of the sail out of the boom to start. Then when sliding the foot back in, the cover’s Dacron tapes would be tucked in around the boltrope and slide in at the same time so that you would have half of the cover on one side of the boom and half on the other.

@paulwild4524 2 жыл бұрын

@@SailriteDIY Okay! I've gone with option 3. Now to go and install on the boat!

@spymaine89 4 жыл бұрын

how does water going through zipper drain

@SailriteDIY 4 жыл бұрын

The bottom of the sail pack is completely open, so water can escape. Also the Sunbrella Marine Grade fabric is breathable, so that also helps.

@spymaine89 4 жыл бұрын

@@SailriteDIY thank you

@andypag1071 4 жыл бұрын

I see that sewing stack packs means you can afford a Rolex. Why am I not surprised?

@sailingavocet 2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. We sewed ours and it cost $400 or so

@eusebioviajar3771 8 жыл бұрын

"two questions", not "to"

@2299jsimon 8 жыл бұрын

Deb makes that look too easy...

@SailriteDIY 8 жыл бұрын

+John Simon It is not too difficult. Thanks!!!

@wixed 3 жыл бұрын

Actually this is really hard, we will not be showing that.

@derekobrian4285 6 жыл бұрын

Do you sell salt and sugar also ? - Buhahahaaa !

@stevensparks3359 9 жыл бұрын

Your company is called sail-rite, not say-rite.

@sirlandsalot 5 жыл бұрын

its not pronounced, “hym”, its pronounced “hem”. A hym is a song

@2001dag 4 жыл бұрын

While we're into corrections: you spelled hymn wrong.

@waynehill6372 4 жыл бұрын

Did not accommodate for the tack angle. Also a majority of this design is very poor and ugly when made. I’ve had many neighbors make these ugly covers and wish I could have helped them design more efficiently

@SailriteDIY 4 жыл бұрын

That is the great thing about DIY you can change any aspect of a kit to make it your way. Hey, maybe you can make a tutorial video on making a sail pack? I know that viewers would love to see your techniques. Feel free to post the video link here, if you do.

@timaseltine9262 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched many different videos and looked at many pictures of stack packs. Sailright has shown me some good ideas. I have tweeked them to my liking and my boat. Thanks Sailright for these videos. I’m looking forward to Wayne’s video as well.

@elefja1 3 жыл бұрын

Company spends hours and thousands of dollars making a free high quality KZfaq video.... Hey lets insult them!