Mack sails

[Bob K]

Has anyone ever used Mack sails?  I just received a very competitive quote from them for new dacron main and genoa.  Their website details their construction materials and methods (both very good), but I have not ever seen their product.  Additionally, they are not local to me, so I am a bit hesitant.

Bob

[Susan Ray]

On my last boat, a C30, the PO had a Mac-pac system with a full batten mainsail. The sail cover is attached under the sail on the boom and a returning line zips it up on the top. With lazy jacks you just pull the line from the cockpit which unzips the mainsail ....raise from port winch...go sail...drop sail from cockpit, it flakes itself, then pull the line and zip it up. Easier to do than to write about it. I didn't sail her too much but the system was almost too effortless. Is this system what you are asking about? The main was at least 6 years old and held up fine.
Susan

[Mark Swenson]

I just got a new Main and Genoa from Mack for my C36.  I put them on the boat about a month ago, but haven't had an opportunity to put any wind in them yet.  I had been looking  for new sails and another C36IA member told me about Mack.  All the research I did made me believe I was making the right decision.  Their price was certainly very good and they were made in the US.  It also didn't take very long to get them.

[Bob K]

Thanks for your replies.   Mack is a relatively small loft, and there is not a lot of online info available from users, but I also received PMs that also give them the thumbs up.