Constructing a Full Batten Mainsail Sail Kit

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Have you ever thought about sewing your own mainsail? Why pay a sail shop hundreds of dollars when you can have your own Sailrite® Sail Kit specially designed to fit your sailboat. In this video series, we're going to show you how a full batten mainsail is sewn using a Sailrite Sail Kit. Don't be intimidated by the size of this sewing project; it's actually fairly easy to sew a sail as long as you have the proper supplies. Let's get started. Scroll down to watch remaining videos.
Video Chapters :
  • Description of Sail Kits (1:35 min.)
  • Intermediate Reef Patches (4:10 min.)
  • Assembling Corner Patches (11:57 min.)
  • Installing Full Battens (13:09 min.)
  • Basting Sail Panels Together (2:23 min.)
  • Installing Leech Tape with Leech Line (8:59 min.)
  • Boltrope on Luff & Foot (9:13 min.)
  • Headboard Installation (2:22 min.)
  • Finishing the Batten Pockets (4:02 min.)
  • Slug Installation (1:02 min.)
  • Leech Line Cleat Installation (1:02 min.)
  • Sewn Ring & Eyelet (10:53 min.)
  • Outhaul Slug at Clew (1:32 min.)
  • Finished Sail (36 seconds)

Order Your Custom Sail

The first step is to order your custom sail. Head over to our Sailmaking page to learn more about our custom sail kits and request a quote for your very own DIY Sail Kit. When you select a sail kit, our sail designer Jeff Frank aids in every step of the process before it arrives at your door. Not only is Jeff an avid sailor, but he has been designing sails for over 27 years and has been our lead sail designer since 1991. Each sail kit is custom-designed for maximum performance. Jeff oversees every part of your sail kit creation so that there’s no guesswork involved on your end.

Video Series Overview

This 14-part video series will show you the step-by-step construction of a mainsail kit designed for a Seaward 24 Sailboat. This sail includes full battens, slugs, leech line, outhaul slug and reef points. Sailrite Sail Kits are computer designed and plotted using our high-tech plotting software. Each sail is plotted and designed for maximum performance with the draft, twist, entry and exit curves carefully calculated, controlled and positioned.

The panels are all precut to make assembly easy and accurate. Every sail kit comes complete with all the materials you’ll need, including high-grade sailcloth from only the top brands. Included in every sail kit is a detailed set of instructions to help you sew and assemble your sail.

Pride in Your DIY Sail

Feel the pride and joy of hoisting a sail you made yourself using a Sailrite Sail Kit! So jump right in with this video series and you’ll be amazed at what you can do with help from Sailrite. If you’re looking for other sailboat DIY projects, be sure to check out our entire inventory of marine how-to videos. Under the “DIY Projects” section on the Learn tab, you can search through the “Marine Projects” category for blogs about sailmaking, sail repair, boat safety and more.

Intermediate Reef Patches - Building a Mainsail - Part 2
Assembling Corner Patches - Building a Mainsail - Part 3
Installing Full Battens - Building a Mainsail - Part 4
Basting Sail Panels Together - Building a Mainsail - Part 5
Installing Leech Tape with Leech Line - Building a Mainsail - Part 6
Boltrope in Luff and Foot - Building a Mainsail - Part 7
Headboard Installation - Building a Mainsail - Part 8
Finishing the Batten Pockets - Building a Mainsail - Part 9
Slug Installation - Building a Mainsail - Part 10
Leech Line Cleat Installation - Building a Mainsail - Part 11
Sewn Ring and Eyelet - Building a Mainsail - Part 12
Outhaul Slug at Clew - Building a Mainsail - Part 13
Finished Sail - Building a Mainsail - Part 14

Request a Custom Sail Kit Quote

Still have questions? Our customer service representatives are happy and eager to help. Give us a call, email or online chat and we’ll get you and your project back on the right track.

Tools List:

Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V)

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Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V)

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