[C320-list] Mack Pack

[John Jacobs]

Thanks for the advice.  I just e-mailed them to confirm a Large Bracket.

>>>> John Jacobs
>>>> “Surprise” 1999 #644
> On Feb 13, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Chris Descher <cjdescher at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> When I installed my Mack pack, I returned the original bracket since it was too small.  They sent me the larger one which is better. 
> 
> Chris Descher
> #500
> 
>> On Feb 13, 2017, at 4:37 PM, John Jacobs <johjacob1 at mac.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I  spoke with Travis from Mack Sails in Stuart, Florida.  (MackSails.com), and he went through how they attach the Mack Pack to the Boom using the in track tabs and it sounds simple enough.   Excellent response and ordering process through the home office.  Since I live outside of Florida there is no tax and the shipping is free.  I ordered the end bracket for the boom to secure the back end of the Mack Pack rather than tying it to the topping lift.  You can do either or but I think it will look clean that way.
>> 
>>>> John Jacobs
>>>> “Surprise” 1999 #644
>> 
>> 
>>> 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
>>