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My mom is a lifelong quilter. When I expressed interest in learning to sew for some projects on the sailboat she was quite pleased. She gifted me her first sewing machine, a 1949 Singer 221 "Featherweight". Contrary to it's name, this machine is solid metal and handles heavy fabric quite...
Holy cow! just got estimates for new cushions.... instead of blowing $1,600+ dollars, does anyone have an affordable option they've explored. I'm scouring my salvage yards in the area, not hopeful, but would love to find the v-berth and aft quarter berth for my 1977 Ericson 32-2.
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This time of year is great to have stuff like cushions redone etc.. We would like to renew several of our worn interior cushions, but running into a brick wall regarding "matching" the original OEM fabric navy blue with white dot pattern that Ericson used.
If we are unable to match, we may...
http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/canvas/pockets/index.htm
Lots (!) of new storage ideas from this project update on Wally's fine web site.
I forsee doing something similar in several places on our own boat...
Cheers,
Loren
We are replacing cushions on 82 E33. We are looking at product called TUF-SUEDE, its short nap,stain moisture,odor resistant, and easily cleaned. He also has sensuede and flannelsuede. Anyone have comments - suggestions - recomendations? We will be doing foam as well and I have info from thos...
ok,first on the halyard part,,my 23-2 has the halyards switched, at least they are switched from what i know. i always thought it was good seamanship to always have your jib halyard port and the main starboard, that way no matter what boat youre on,,you always know what halyard to grab. well,,my...
I have a Zodiac zoom 340 that has faded and dirty looking tops to the tubes. Looking around the web and this list I do not see any "informative" discussion on the fading and what can be done.
Anyone here have info on this?
Thanks, Ethan
PS I've tried all the normal cleaners/scrubbers and now...