After about 3 weeks of work, and sitting at the house for another week, I finally got to test fit my new mainsail. This is a kit from Sailrite, full batten and one reef point. All the material is first class, phone support on a couple of points was great. While it did involve a lot of labor, it was a blast putting one together and learning all about the construction of a sail. After going through this project, I will feel comfortable making any sail repair that is ever needed. Ben Allen Montgomery, AL "Latte Dah" O'Day 26
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That should put some zip in your get-a-long. Of course you know you will be the designated shirt and sock mender in your family, with those new sewing skills. "It must be made of Dacron", can be your credo. Congratulations Ben. Don
That should put some zip in your get-a-long. Of course you know you will be the designated shirt and sock mender in your family, with those new sewing skills. "It must be made of Dacron", can be your credo. Congratulations Ben. Don
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Ben - That's a great looking sail! What sort of sewing machine did you use? Were there any snags that you think people ought to know about? When are building me one?
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Ben - That's a great looking sail! What sort of sewing machine did you use? Were there any snags that you think people ought to know about? When are building me one?
Justin - O'day Owners' WebType Of Machine
Justin, We have an older Singer machine with a 1 amp motor. The only problem that I had was that some of the stitches slipped when I had 5 or more layers of material going through. The machine that you can buy from Sailrite has the "Walking Foot" which pushed the material from both the top and the bottom. With a standard machine using a Zig-Zag stitch, the slipping is not critical. The kit includes plenty of scrap material and more than enough thread to practice, almost enough to add a second reef point. Once I get this paid for I'll be starting of a furling headsail. Ben Allen
Justin, We have an older Singer machine with a 1 amp motor. The only problem that I had was that some of the stitches slipped when I had 5 or more layers of material going through. The machine that you can buy from Sailrite has the "Walking Foot" which pushed the material from both the top and the bottom. With a standard machine using a Zig-Zag stitch, the slipping is not critical. The kit includes plenty of scrap material and more than enough thread to practice, almost enough to add a second reef point. Once I get this paid for
I'll be starting of a furling headsail. Ben AllenOk, I'll be rude
What did the kit cost ya, if ya don't mind. It does look awfull good. Wonder could ya get different colored material. I'm dreaming tie-dyed. Thanks for the photo. Mike
What did the kit cost ya, if ya don't mind. It does look awfull good. Wonder could ya get different colored material. I'm dreaming tie-dyed. Thanks for the photo. Mike
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Hi Mike, When I checked the prices at a few sail lofts, their prices were in the $1200 (US) range, the kit was just over $600. If you have the time, the savings is worth it. As far as colored material, you have to use 4 oz. cloth or less for anything but white. According to Jeff at Sailrite, that weight cloth would not last very long in average conditions. Ben Allen
Hi Mike, When I checked the prices at a few sail lofts, their prices were in the $1200 (US) range, the kit was just over $600. If you have the time, the savings is worth it. As far as colored material, you have to use 4 oz. cloth or less for anything but white. According to Jeff at Sailrite, that weight cloth would not last very long in average conditions. Ben Allen
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