Covering a sailboat mast up can seem like a very daunting proposition at first, but it takes only a couple of more steps than shrink wrapping a mast down boat.
1. Install your strapping fore and aft on the boat from the highest points at the bow and stern. The strapping will be tied around the mast from the stern and then around the mast from the bow (if the boom is left on, it can become part of the support structure aft of the mast, but you must put a 2″ x 4″ upright under the rear of the boom to give it strength). Pull the strapping tight as you normally would, measure and install your wooden uprights as on a mast down boat, put your lateral straps over the wooden uprights, or boom, and pad them.
2. Install the perimeter band following the DVD instructions.
3. Go aboard the boat with a 25’ tape measure. Measure from the mast back to the farthest point aft (top of the stern rail). To this figure add 2 feet which will extend aft of the mast and 4 feet that will drape over the bow (a total of 6 extra feet).
4. Now measure from the mast forward (top of the bow rail or pulpit). To this figure add on 2 feet which will extend aft of the mast and 4 feet that will drape over the bow (a total of 6 extra feet).
5. Next cut your roll of shrink wrap the measurement from the mast back. Roll it up and take it onto the boat. Lay the roll over the support structure or boom and open it enough to measure and find the center. Make a 2’ lengthwise slit in the shrink wrap at the center of the wrap. This slit area will be wrapped around the mast to form a collar. Once you have a collar formed, take the roll of heat shrink tape and go around the collar twice very tightly (do not stick tape directly to the mast as there might be an adhesive residue in the spring).
6. Unroll the aft section of shrink wrap towards the stern (do not unfold its entire width yet; the wind might catch it). Go aft as far as possible, until you run into the aft stays. Now you can unfold the shrink wrap and have it lay as straight fore and aft, and side to side, as possible. Using your wrap cutting knife make slits in the shrink wrap up to stays and halyards. They should be as neat as possible. Use strips of heat shrink tape to seal them and then apply heat to warm the adhesives (press tape down firmly to remove all air bubbles).
7. Trim and tuck the shrink wrap under the perimeter band on the boat so that wind doesn’t catch it.
8. Now the shrink wrap piece at the bow can be attached. It is done in a similar fashion as the aft piece. Place the measured piece of wrap just forward of the mast; find the center and slice into it 2 feet. Make a collar around the mast tightly and tape around it. Unroll the wrap toward the bow up to the forestay. Slice the wrap to the forestay and roll it over the bow. Tape the slit together and unfold the shrink wrap.
9. Run a strip of tape from the mast down to each side of the shrink wrap where the forward and aft pieces meet. Use the heat tool to warm the adhesives in the tape and actually heat weld the pieces of shrink wrap together.
10. Trim and tuck the forward piece under the perimeter band. Shrink wrap the boat according to DVD.
Please call us at (800) 968-5147 with any questions.
Year: 2015
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 7/6 – 7/12: 4″ Preservation Tape
Free Roll of Preservation Tape (DS-714)
You must add this product into your cart.
Place an order of $300.00 or more this week and you can receive a free roll of 4″ x 108′ Preservation Tape (DS-714)! *LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, ONE PER WEEK*
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE226 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 6/29 – 7/5: Free Wrap n Strap Knife
Free Wrap n Strap Knife (DS-008)
You must add this product into your cart.
Place any size order this week and you can receive a free Wrap n Strap Knife!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE225 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 6/22 – 6/28: Zipper Access Door
Free Zipper Access Door
You must add this product into your cart.
Place an order of $125.00 or more this week and you can receive a free 30″ x 36″ Zipper Access Door! *LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, ONE PER WEEK*
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE224 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 6/15 – 6/21: Woven Cord Strapping
Free Roll of 1/2″ x 1500′ Woven Cord Strapping
You must add this product into your cart.
Place an order of $500.00 or more this week and you can receive a free roll of 1/2″ x 1500′ Woven Cord Strapping!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE223 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Dr. Shrink Donates Shrink Wrap for "Noah Domes" Shipping to Haiti
Dr. Shrink, Inc. recently donated shrink wrap and a demo heat tool to Calamity Love Ministries for their Habitat project for Haiti. The major earthquake in Haiti in 2010 has had lasting effects as 279,000 Haitians are displaced in poor living conditions and/or homeless. In conjunction with Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity, Calamity Love Ministries have been constructing dome homes for the homeless in Haiti.
How Dr. Shrink’s Premium Shrink Wrap was Used
The finished domes have to be shipped to Haiti and there was a recommendation of using shrink wrap for shipping. This is where Dr. Shrink became involved.
Dr. Shrink sent Calamity Love Ministries shrink wrap and the necessary propane fired heat tool used to shrink the plastic for the Noah Domes to be encapsulated and shipped to Haiti. The shrink wrap cover ensured that the Noah Domes would arrive in pristine condition and ready for use once delivered.
>>Shrink Wrap Used for Shipping
More on Noah Domes
Calamity Love Ministries describes the “Noah Dome” as a God given plan by which they take the world’s unwanted and inexpensive lumber and turn it into an almost indestructible shelter home. The domes come in several designs, 29 foot for a large family and 12 foot domes for smaller families. The designs can be installed quickly and securely giving the families a place to call home until they have their own homes rebuilt.
>>View the Building of Noah Domes
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 6/8 – 6/14: 4″ Preservation Tape
Free Roll of Preservation Tape (DS-714)
You must add this product into your cart.
Place an order of $300.00 or more this week and you can receive a free roll of 4″ x 108′ Preservation Tape (DS-714)! *LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, ONE PER WEEK*
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE222 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 6/1 – 6/7: Strapping Dispenser
Free Dr. Shrink Strapping Dispenser
You must add this product into your cart.
Place an order of $250.00 or more this week and you can receive a free Dr. Shrink Strapping Dispenser!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE221 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 5/25 – 5/31: Free Dr. Shrink Koozie®
Free Dr. Shrink Can Koozie®
You must add this product into your cart.
Place ANY order this week and you can receive a free Dr. Shrink Can Koozie®!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE220 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 5/18 – 5/24: Zipper Access Door
Free Zipper Access Door
You must add this product into your cart.
Place an order of $125.00 or more this week and you can receive a free 30″ x 36″ Zipper Access Door! *LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, ONE PER WEEK*
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone. If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE219 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
