Tim Tucker
Morganton, NC
Boat Name: Leikela
Model/Year: 1978 C22
Hull No. 7842
Hailing Port: Lake Norman NC |
 09/24/2006 12:56 PM Pacific Time
does anyone know how to repair a tear in a c-22 pop-top enclosure?
rachel tucker leilkela #7842 |
William Bell
Pt. Orange, FL
Boat Name: Phoenix
Model/Year: 1987 Catalina 22
Hull No. #13784
Hailing Port: Pt. Orange,FL |
09/25/2006 4:56 AM Pacific Time
Take it to a sail loft or canvas shop. They have heavy duty sewing machines and also the thread used on sails. The thread is UV protected and stronger than any common household type used on clothes. But if you have a heavy duty sewing machine at home, you can do it yourself. I would buy some sail thread ... if it will fit on the machine, as it is a little thicker.
Good luck-- Bill |
Lynn Buchanan
Nevada City, CA
Boat Name: SAILYNN
Model/Year: SWING 1984
Hull No. 11994
Hailing Port: SCOTTS FLAT LAKE, CA |
10/01/2006 1:34 PM Pacific Time
The thread comes on a cone and is called VC90 or VC69. www.sailrite.com sells the patch materiel, thread and larger needle you will need for the sewing machine. They have a 1-800 number and are free on the advise of what is best for fixing your problem. Because you are only sewing two thickness, you should be able to use a home sewing machine. |
Rick
New Bern, NC
Boat Name: Wendy Sails
Model/Year: Cat 22. 1985
Hull No. 12798
Hailing Port: Blackbeard Sailing Club |
06/21/2019 9:01 AM Pacific Time
The vinyl windows in my pop-top cover fell apart due to UV damage. I was wondering whether it would be more advantageous to to unstitch the windows and sew in new ones or just use the old cover as a template and make another pop-top cover. A friend at my club has a sailrite sewing machine and my wife is a fine seamstress. Any suggestions? |
Rick
New Bern, NC
Boat Name: Wendy Sails
Model/Year: Cat 22. 1985
Hull No. 12798
Hailing Port: Blackbeard Sailing Club |
06/21/2019 9:01 AM Pacific Time
The vinyl windows in my pop-top cover fell apart due to UV damage. I was wondering whether it would be more advantageous to to unstitch the windows and sew in new ones or just use the old cover as a template and make another pop-top cover. A friend at my club has a sailrite sewing machine and my wife is a fine seamstress. Any suggestions? |
