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A couple of travel covers

Started by timtheboatguy, June 24, 2014, 09:36:16 pm

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timtheboatguy

Just thought I would share a couple of pics of some recent behavior. The big yellow boat took about twice as long as I anticipated.


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Douglas MacArthur

Old sailmaker

Wow, very nice job, lots of different shapes etc. looks like it was a nightmare to template! Rock on!

bobbin

I was thinking the same thing.  A good snug fit that prevents flapping at highways speeds is important, you sure nailed that one, Tim. 

Mike

June 25, 2014, 05:57:11 am #3 Last Edit: June 25, 2014, 05:59:02 am by Mike
Looking good tim what canvas is that ?

Mojo

Great job Tim. Looks great. :)

Chris

timtheboatguy

Thanks for the encouragement folks. The fabric is Aqualon.
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Douglas MacArthur

Darren Henry

Great job Tim. I don't want to see your bar tab after that yellow LOL. What a bearcat!!!
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JuneC

Nice!  They're time-consuming though.  All those reinforcing patches and sewing on straps.  Much more work than a simple drawstring or ratcheting strap.

June
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     W. C. Fields

timtheboatguy

Yeah, if they raise the minimum wage here in the US I will be in violation of paying myself to little!  :-[
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Douglas MacArthur

Mike

tim the yellow boat how many yards was it ?

regalman190

Nice. How is that Aqualon to work with? I've been wanting to try it.
Regal Canvas

timtheboatguy

It took about 22 yards. The Aqualon is 9.5 oz and slick on the top. I did not like it at first but it has become my fabric of choice for small boat covers. The shiny finish tends to amplify any puckering and wrinkles but it seems to smooth out and dull up a bit with a little time.
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Douglas MacArthur

JuneC

Maybe I've done it wrong, but I like Aqualon with the fabric side out.  I'm sure the vinyl side sheds dirt better, but I like the matte finish to show - kinda like Seamark.  I do like working with Aqualon and will probably do our own boat full cover with it. 

June
"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people."

     W. C. Fields

Mike

June 28, 2014, 09:34:37 am #13 Last Edit: June 28, 2014, 09:36:14 am by Mike
What is the warrenty with t?