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Canvas repair
- Grafunkus
- Captain
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Canvas repair
- chpsk8
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Re: Canvas repair
I would take some basting tape and put the piece right back on the seam using the tape, then run a zigzag stitch along it. The tape will help waterproof the seam, and the zigzag stitch will give it some strength.
It looks like the thread that was used is getting towards the end of its life. How does the rest of the canvas look?
- km1125
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Re: Canvas repair
EDIT... OOPS.. looking closer at the pic, looks like there is already a zipper near there!
- Grafunkus
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Re: Canvas repair
chpsk8 wrote:Source of the post Assuming you have access to a sewing machine here..
I would take some basting tape and put the piece right back on the seam using the tape, then run a zigzag stitch along it. The tape will help waterproof the seam, and the zigzag stitch will give it some strength.
It looks like the thread that was used is getting towards the end of its life. How does the rest of the canvas look?
I like this option - a little less work, hopefully!!! The rest of the canvas looks okay. Hopefully a few more years before we need to replace.
- Hugo
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Re: Canvas repair
- kamakazerc
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: proud new owners of a 1988 3607 aft cabin,as of august 2018, and still have at this time our 1980 mariner 2896
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Re: Canvas repair
Ended up turning out really well for an amateur .
My best info was watching Sailrite videos on YouTube. I spent only about $600 on sewing machine, and materials, copaired to approx $6000-$8000 , if I would have hired it out.
I may attempt to build a new Bimini top this winter or next, just because I enjoyed the challenge.
So go for it!
- g36
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Re: Canvas repair
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- kamakazerc
- Scurvy Dog
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Re: Canvas repair
And actually I was thinking of doing small repairs around my area, after I retire. Sure would take a little of the hurt away hen topping of the tanks four or five times a season.......LOL
- RGrew176
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Re: Canvas repair
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- Cooler
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Twin 350XL Crusaders
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Re: Canvas repair
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