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I went to a local industrial sewing machine repair shop, here in Las Vegas, and talked to them about my needs and wants. I ended up buying a refurbished JUKI, I think the model is a 538. I had him install a servo motor. They are going to show me how to maintain and use this machine. They also carry all the parts and accessories I might need, like extra bobbins, specialty feet, oil etc. Now I just have to figure out how much my labor is worth when I give an quote on a job. I already have 2 people who want me to look at their boats. In Nevada the sun will eat a boats interior if its not covered, so there is always a source of boats that need work. Wish me luck in my new undertaking.   

How about Option 5. Hire some retired person who has the time but maybe only needs a little training.

I have Parkinsons and I can not control the material if it's sewing too fast. I bought a Tuffsew, now that you picked yourself off the floor from laughing, I was able to modify the foot control to limit the top end speed. This Tuffsew is not bad but you have to be a mechanical engineer to keep repairing it. I found parts available from Sailrite. My question is I want a better, walking foot machine but as I stated before I need it to sew slow. I mainly do boat seats and snap in carpets. Never leather. Price is also a factor. Any recommendations? Thanks

I have a Bayliner Rendezvous 26' deckboat. Last summer I made a new towing cover and I used 2 of those vents at the top of the poles. There very easy to install. I used to have only a grommet that the pole end stuck thru, but while towing the grommet would rip out. I ran across a new problem, maybe somebody could have an idea , RAIN WATER. Rain water accumulates on top of the cover between the rear vent and the stern rail and between the front vent and the front rail. It seems that placement of these poles are critical. Trying to find a solution.  A drain hole, cross poles made of PVC. moving existing vents, or ?.