where to buy weather cloths?

Mariner777 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2011

Would like to add some weather cloths to my cockpit does anyone know where I can source them? Googling doesn't yield any ready made products more canvas shops that can make me something am hoping there are off the shelf ones for sale somewhere...

Minnewaska · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2011

I've not seen them as a stock item. They would be very simple to make with the most basic sewing skills and hand tools for adding the grommets. If you can't sew, just have a canvas shop make the rectangles to size and add the grommets yourself. You don't need a sailmaker or marine canvas shop, if you can find a car upholstery or awning shop. Just be sure to use UV resistant material. Having the tools to add grommets could come in handy for repairs anyway.

Spyder · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2011

Sunbrella is a miracle fabric in UV exposure, but it isn't very strong. Get them made of canvas if they're to function well.

MARC2012 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-09-2011

I am ma king some and read if too strong will remove lifelines &/or stansions(sp).Am going to velcro ,planned on snaps.

svHyLyte · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2011

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Originally Posted by MARC2012

I am ma king some and read if too strong will remove lifelines &/or stansions(sp).Am going to velcro ,planned on snaps.

The tops can be snapped over the life-lines and made fast. The use of velcro on the bottoms at the stanchion bases so that they break away with a boarding sea is very wise. Ours are made with clear plastic so we can see through them and yet be protected from wind and spray.

FWIW...

MARC2012 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-10-2011

I finished one yesterday & put snaps on top & velcro on bottom.Used sunbrella since had some.thanks.,marc