EX Florida boat...

[Grebo]

Hi Guys & Gals,
I have a couple of small repairs & a restitch to do on an EX Florida boat  ???
It's a Bayliner 325  2006. It has a whole cockpit enclosure, the 'bimini' & forward roof section are made out of some material I have never seem before. It's a real soft fabric, I guess some kind of canvas ::)  all the edges have been overlocked in black thread & the colour is like a midblue pinstripe ( not the same as sunbrellas) I have nothing to patch with, so I guess it's going to be the nearest plain blue I can fined.
No zips in any of the pole pockets ( I am getting the owner to remove it  :P )
The side 'curtains' look like they are edged in your herculite & bound.
He's asking about retro fittings some smilies in the screen section, but I am not sure about doing that.
He also asked if I could reproof it as the whole thing leaks.

Suzi

[JuneC]

Probably the former (Florida) owner went to the local fabric shop and bought "Sunbrella" fabric and did it him/her self.  Except it's probably Sunbrella furniture fabric or some other outdoor patio cushion covering.  Bayliner OEM uses Sunbrella. 

June

[scarab29]

Did a blowboat a few years back. Customer picked out the color , my favorite"captain navy" sunbrella. Had the job like half sewn but he wanted it put up as I finished a piece . After installing the dodger and the boom cover , he called me the next day and asked if I could get the other "soft" sunbrella like his old cover. Ha. Sorry for the hijack but you reminded me if this guy.

[fragged8]

Kayo do a mini pinstripe like the sunbrella Suzi.


ask them and they'll send a larger sample to you.

[Grebo]

This is the stuff..  ???


I think June's probably right  ::) It's heavier than the sunbrella cushion that I usually get, but I guess they do other weights.
It's not really a pin stripe Rich but I don't know what else to call it  :-[

[Grebo]

 :o I found it.
Recacril, S.A.Recasens... R-135 Ocean / Ocean cruise.. Identical  ???  Made in Spain.. ::)

[fragged8]

well thats pretty handy seeing as you live there hehe

I've seen that fabric before, wouldn't have known what it is though.

Rich

[reet]

Hello Grebo, living onboard in Malaysia and in need of new awnings in near future. Very interested in Recacril but would like to import material direct from Spain to cut back on hefty shipping costs from US or Australia...pretty sure other yachties here would be interested too.
I have looked for the manufacturer online but not getting anywhere. As you are on the spot, so to speak, do you have any suggestions or links [in English] how I can make contact? Thank you. Reet

[Mike8560]

Ya I was thinking like June. Striped. Soft  sound like a furniture fabric  and a homeowner job.
Improper nonmatching binding.  Don't take this as a representation on Florida canvas shops. Lol
I hate it whensombody call about patching or sewing a top and they bring it to me on the frames even after I tell them no frames. They say oh I didn't know how to get it  off

[fragged8]

hey Reet, i have a small shop going in the Uk if you need
some fabrics, threads or fittings etc

pm me
rich

[Grebo]

Hello Grebo, living onboard in Malaysia and in need of new awnings in near future. Very interested in Recacril but would like to import material direct from Spain to cut back on hefty shipping costs from US or Australia...pretty sure other yachties here would be interested too.
I have looked for the manufacturer online but not getting anywhere. As you are on the spot, so to speak, do you have any suggestions or links [in English] how I can make contact? Thank you. Reet

Hi Reet,
The English bit is a problem, I have a couple of links in Spanish, either use google chrome or some other translator if you need it. Commercial Ruperez has an English speaker so if you email them put attention Anna.
http://www.ruperez-nautica.com/
They are in Barcelona.   
My nearest agent, does not export, it's just drive in & pick it up.
I would suggest you try finding a local sunblind awning manufacturer, chances are they will have something decent you can use.
Good luck.

Suzi

[fragged8]

Malaysia are a big manufacturer of sewing machines
they must make fabrics too .. ?