For Sale: Reliable Barracuda sewing machine

[Vamonos]

I have a Barracuda sewing machine that has been upgraded with a Monster II wheel. This machine worked very well for us when we sewed new salon cushions and a new bimini. We no longer own the boat and no longer need the machine. I will include a Sailrite thread stand for the large thread cones and a magnetic edge guide (Sailrite #102983). I do not have a case.

$400 + actual packing and shipping cost.

[Gary S]

Location?

[Vamonos]

My bad.... it's in Gainesville, GA 30501

[rbk]

PM sent

[Vamonos]

It's still available

[rbk]

Still interested. Sent a pm regarding shipping

[CF32907]

Hi All
I've had a Reliable / Barracuda, long machine, zig zag. Made sails for a 60' schooner. A hundred or more bimini's, and probably as many sail covers. Not including bike covers and dinghy covers.
Needed sails for my 60' schooner about 12 years ago. Cost for five sails, a staggering $9k. Bought the machine back then for $300. Materials to make all the sails $3K. Paid myself about Six Thousand for three weeks worth of work. Boat sailed a good 1.5 - 2 knots faster on most points of sail with the new sails. Also made new rain catcher, bimini, foredeck awning with this machine. Was going to sell the machine when we finished, but kept it to make money cruising. Also restitched dozens of sails for others over that period. You can see this machine at work, dozen vids on YouTube.
Machine never broke down, never. We did wear out one motor that we had to replace. All the maintenance I did was lubricated it every other month. Had it professionally cleaned and lubricated twice in ten years and any adjustments made. I won't say it's better than a Sailrite, but for half the price, it's certainly at the top of the list.
Capt. Vince Rakstis, Ret. St.Petersburg, Fl.
PS: Don't know the folks selling this one, just thought I would throw in my 2 cents......

[Vamonos]

**SOLD**