Sailrite Alternative

[Oohla]

Been down this path. Marina wanted $1600 for shrink wrapping 42' Sabre. Considered buying used equipment, but that is risky without an inspection and that can be difficult to accomplish. Got Sailrite zig zag, 70 yards of PVC fabric, and a couple of miles of heavy thread, all for c. $1100 Very pleased with Sailrite machine and company. (I have other sewing machines FWIW) I figure I got a reusable boat cover for less than shrink wrap and a sewing machine for negative net loss. Gonna make a staysail next using a Sailrite custom designed kit. I'm happy.

[sailah]

I bought 2 Juki machines from a canvas place going out of business. They were both heavy duty walking foot machines, table mounted. 1 was older and "didn't work", the other was almost new, heavy casting white model.

The "one that didn't work" took 5 min with some oil to free up and ran like a Swiss? Japanese? watch. Sold it for more than I paid for both.

The Juki was about $2500 new, plows through almost anything. Doesn't do zig zag though so I mainly just use it for regular sewing jobs.

Need to work up the courage to do a dodger this spring.

[leftbrainstuff]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

Hey anyone have any sewing machines they like to use that aren't sailrites? I've seen a couple of old industrial singers online but I'm not sure what to look for.


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Hey Unbusted67,

We Have a Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 PREMIUM (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine. Bought it less than 2 years ago and barely used it. In perfect condition. Love it, but we are in the process of selling our Yacht & moving internationally so will not need this any longer. You will not be disappointed using this awesome sewing machine.

NOW ONLY $1000.00 still under warranty ( 3 yrs remaining)

This sewing machine can sew through leather, Sail, super thick material........like B-U-T-T-E-R.

A few of the extras:

Thread V‑69 Black Polyester UV 4oz
Thread V‑69 Blue Polyester UV 4oz
Thread V‑69 White Polyester UV 4oz

Extra sewing needles all different grades

The Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PREMIUM Package features the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Sewing Machine (Patent #6499415) in the Ultrafeed® Industrial Carrying Case and all these great accessories:

Sailrite® Monster® II Balance Wheel

Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Straight Binder

EZ Set™ Stitch Length Plate

Integrated Thread Stand

Sailrite® Flex20 LED Light

Sailrite® Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide

Left Roping Zipper Foot


Needle Assortment Pack

Elastic Protector Strap

The Ultrafeed will easily sew through fabrics like:

Heavy canvas, Sailcloth, Upholstery fabrics, Denim,Vinyl ,Window material

Soft leather, Drapery material

PM me for photos of the machine & the projects ive completed.

[helvick2003]

A couple of questions for senormechanico if he is about?

1. I have an old Singer 201 (black body), with a potted motor, but the motor has burnt out sewing a lot of canvas. Is this worth searching out a motor for, or should I go for another model (see below?)

2. Earlier in this thread, you recommended a Singer 301 - the beige model, as being suitable. Are the 401 slantomatic machines comparable, as there are a few available here in the UK?

Lastly

3. Does a walking foot attachment work as well as an originally built in one?

I would love a Sailrite, but the price of one here in Europe is out of the question (approx 1900 dollars after freight, import duty and tax!)

[l33yang]

Originally Posted by leftbrainstuff

Hey Unbusted67,

We Have a Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 PREMIUM (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine. Bought it less than 2 years ago and barely used it. In perfect condition. Love it, but we are in the process of selling our Yacht & moving internationally so will not need this any longer. You will not be disappointed using this awesome sewing machine.

NOW ONLY $1000.00 still under warranty ( 3 yrs remaining)

This sewing machine can sew through leather, Sail, super thick material........like B-U-T-T-E-R.

A few of the extras:

Thread V‑69 Black Polyester UV 4oz
Thread V‑69 Blue Polyester UV 4oz
Thread V‑69 White Polyester UV 4oz

Extra sewing needles all different grades

The Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PREMIUM Package features the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Sewing Machine (Patent #6499415) in the Ultrafeed® Industrial Carrying Case and all these great accessories:

Sailrite® Monster® II Balance Wheel

Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Straight Binder

EZ Set™ Stitch Length Plate

Integrated Thread Stand

Sailrite® Flex20 LED Light

Sailrite® Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide

Left Roping Zipper Foot


Needle Assortment Pack

Elastic Protector Strap

The Ultrafeed will easily sew through fabrics like:

Heavy canvas, Sailcloth, Upholstery fabrics, Denim,Vinyl ,Window material

Soft leather, Drapery material

PM me for photos of the machine & the projects ive completed.

Is it still available? Do you have it posted on ebay or facebook market? Im a new member so i can't PM.