[C320-list] Mack Pack

[John Jacobs]

John

Makes sense.  I’m talking to them tomorrow and I’ll get the details and share with you.

John Jacobs
Surprise #644 1999
> On Feb 12, 2017, at 5:21 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> We have decided to go with Mack Pack too. In talking with the Mack Pack
> person at the Chicago Strictly Sail It sounds like the strips of material
> that connect each side of the Pack simply(?) get fed into the track as the
> sail rope is fed into the track. This didn't sound too tricky to me but
> figure it would take a couple more minutes to accomplish.  But not having
> done it yet, I too will discover just how much more difficult it is. I
> would welcome some words of experience.
> 
> I won't be able to order the Pack until I make measurement after the sail
> is on the boat. Spring can't come soon enough.
> 
> John Meyers
> Muskegon MI
> Wind Chime #406 1997
> 
> On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 8:57 AM, John Jacobs <johjacob1 at mac.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> I’ve decided on purchasing the Mack Pack after reviewing all the other
>> options.  I currently have a Dutchman Flaking system but I need a new sail
>> cover and I have not been happy with the Dutchman since I single hand
>> “Surprise” #644.
>> 
>> For the foot of the mainsail I have a Bolt Rope.  It appears, from the
>> videos I’ve seen on Youtube, that the bolt rope will make installation of
>> the Mack Pack somewhat difficult?  Does anyone have any experience with
>> this?
>> 
>> John Jacobs
>> “Surprise” 1999 #644