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Forum: Islander 1 Day Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Aging zippers

Here's a link to zipper lubs. Sailrite also sells zipper cars.

http://search.sailrite.com/?freeText=zipper%20lub
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 367
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Mainsail Cover Mast Closure

If the twist fasteners, aka common sense fasteners, are used occasional Teflon lubrication might keep the fasteners functional longer.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sewing Machine: Long Arm worth the extra $?

In addition to walking-foot, you might want to be aware of compound walking-foot -- has both drop-feed (bottom-feed) and needle-feed (top-feed), with an alternating presser-foot (walking-foot). The...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sewing Machine: Long Arm worth the extra $?

My understanding is that lacking a multi-point, multi-step zig-zag machine, the same effect of strength and durability can be made by multiple passes with a two-point, single-stitch machine, and that...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sewing Machine: Long Arm worth the extra $?

Jimgo is describing what I think is called multi-point, multi-step. A three-point, two-step machine sews two stitches each way. A four-point, three-step machine sews three stitches. Too long of a...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sewing Machine: Long Arm worth the extra $?

Bravopapa,

You might want to clarify your post with the size of your boat.

I've never made or repaired sails. I'm DIY and have made cushions, biminis, dogers and covers with a standard sized...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 450
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Speedseal -- best place to order?

I recommend directly from SS. I called the number, and they knew for my engine that there were different water pumps installed that required different SpeedSeals. The agent told me what to look for...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-17-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Material for use as stiffener in sunbrella winch handle holder (diy)

You might join the Sailrite forum and post the question. Questions are usually answered quite quickly.

Sailrite Forum (http://forum.sailrite.com/)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-13-2013
Replies: 76
Views: 2,695
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Hat recommendations

I have tried several Tilly hats, and cotton duck with not too wide a brim seems best. Artificial fiber and/or a wide brim bend back in the wind.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-03-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 590
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Jerry can & fender covers material?

Sunbrella is not very abrasion resistant and might not be suitable for fenders.

Boat Blanket has worked well for me.

www.sailrite.com/PDF/Boat%20Blanket%20Protection%20Kit.pdf
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-03-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 623
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: CO alarm on boats ?

We have a low-level CO-Experts model 2010. Pricier than home models.

CO (http://coexperts.com/)
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-26-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Howto drill center of a rail.

A drill guide specifically make for tubing might be what.

Drill Steady Tubing Tool - Great for Drilling Stainless Steel Tubing (http://www.sailrite.com/Drill-Steady-Tubing-Tool)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-02-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,214
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Good prices on Sunbrella?

In Florida and along the gulf, in addition to the UV resistant fabric, folks might also want to consider using Tenara or similar UV resistant thread. As for installing snaps or grommets, you can...
Forum: Boat Buyers & Sellers Forum 02-27-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Fender covers

Here's a Sailrite video for DIY Boat Blanket fender covers.

Making A Boat Fender Cover Video (http://www.sailrite.com/Making-A-Boat-Fender-Cover-Video)
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-23-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: What size/type sewing needles

Also via Sailrite

http://www.sailrite.com/PDF/Thread%20and%20Needle%20Recommendations.pdf
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-02-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Installing a Boom Brake

Our boat is end-boom sheeted, and for the mid-boom attachment of the boon-brake, we were concerned that the spar might break at the attachment point. To mitigate that possibility I through bolted...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-01-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Installing a Boom Brake

I used the information in these two guides to select the mounting points.

http://www.wichard.com/documents/notice_gyb_easy.pdf

http://www.mvbinfo.com/images/BB_om.pdf
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-25-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Recommended references for marine electronics

I have several books. Some books seem quite detailed. A good starting book might be Don Casey's "Sailboat Electronics Simplified." Next in detail is Charlie Wing's "Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-23-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sailrite LS-1 or LSZ-1?

Not having made sails, the following is academic. The LSZ-1 zig-zag width is 5 mm. James Grant's Sailrite sail construction series states that the zig-zag stitch should be 3/16" (or just about 5 mm.)...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-22-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sailrite LS-1 or LSZ-1?

Actually, I prefer to use scissors for cutting fabric for more precise cuts. Since I'm DIY and not a production shop, if appropriate I then use the hot knife to sear the edges of the fabric to avoid...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-22-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sailrite LS-1 or LSZ-1?

Although lacking personal experience, if zig-zag is merely perhaps nice to have, zig-zag could be yet another source of potential adjustment problems.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-21-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sailrite LS-1 or LSZ-1?

If you decide on purchasing a Sailrite machine from Sailrite, you might want to wait for a sale.

Also a zig-zag machine is not necessary for cushions.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-20-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sailrite LS-1 or LSZ-1?

Although zig-zag and even double-needle stitches might be found on some marine canvas, a single-needle straight-stitch machine should be sufficient. I've been in a marine canvas shop that had about...
Forum: SailNet FAQ's 11-07-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sail boat covers

I just recalled that the December 2011 issue of Practical Sailor had a five-page article -- Functional Fabrics: Sunbrella and WeatherMax face off in a long-term test. Both are recommended. The...
Forum: SailNet FAQ's 11-06-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By TejasSailer
Re: Sail boat covers

This chart from sailrite.com might help.

http://www.sailrite.com/PDF/Outdoor%20Fabric%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf

As for color, some folks claim that dark fabrics are more mildew resistance than...
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