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shsteev
#1 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:01:36 AM(UTC)
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Has anyone on the forum with a 28' express ever made their own canvas enclosure for the rear deck? Or does anyone have a pattern to make one ? I am wanting to make one for our 1977 28' express cruiser.Yes I am a cheapskate sometimes. As much as the canvas makers around here want to charge me for such a small job I want to try my hand at it and sew my own .I already have a nice bimini with a stainless frame.I figure some sunbrella a few zippers and screening /eisen glass material along with some snaps I should be good to start.I have looked at the sailmakers supply site and see they have a lot of the stuff I need .Any info will be appreciated.
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#2 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:03:16 AM(UTC)
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Does making one for a 32 footer qualify? The wife made ours out of flybridge canvas and lots of effort.

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#3 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 12:20:35 PM(UTC)
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Steve,
I think i still have all the the orignal rear deck cover with window that zips open to exit stern for my 1972 28ft. express. I believe they might be the same in size. I'll check tomorrow and if it's still in the shed, your more then welcome to have it . I think it was used as a pattern for the new cover. Let me check and take a pic to see if thats what your talking about.

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#4 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:47:02 PM(UTC)
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That would be GREAT! Thank you :>)
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#5 Posted : Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:51:26 PM(UTC)
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Jeff,I bet it looks fantastic, but would not be a good fit for mine !
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#6 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 12:37:54 AM(UTC)
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Mark & Steve. I too am interested in a pattern for rear deck cover on express. If you use it for a pattern I would like th give it a try. I,ve got an old hd singer machine off e bay and have been practicing with some canvis. Sailrite web site has a lot how to info. Wayne
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#7 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 5:31:32 AM(UTC)
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Folks: I moved this thread - a good discussion - here because it wasn't a "tip or trick". That section is for info on how someone actually solved a problem and is passing along ...well, a tip or a trick ...as opposed to having a dialog on a problem.
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#8 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 7:11:25 AM(UTC)
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I got a book called Canvaswork & Sail Repair by Don Casy. It's got plenty of good drawings. It starts with simple projects and goes onto complex bimini awnings and boat covers. I got inspired to look into this because I had to pay $48 + supplies to replace the zippers in two cushions. I still need a cover to protect the flybridge seats and guages, covers for a v-berth mattresses and cushions for the flybridge bench. I also would like to get a bimini for the flybridge and an awning for the rear cockpit. I may end up paying up for all this stuff but some of these would make good projects for next winter.
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#9 Posted : Friday, February 26, 2010 11:51:02 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Joel and sorry for not posting in the right area.I am not very familiar with all the forum posting etiquette yet! :>0
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I follow most of your posts and you are doing just fine. Putting something in the wrong section isn't a capital crime or most of us would be long dead. Keep up the good boating!
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mark klusman
#11 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:01:14 AM(UTC)
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Okay, heres some shots of the old canvas. Two large panels that zips in the middle and two that zips on the side. The blue is whats on mine. They added two rear aft side panels to make a one piece fit and makes for a tight weather fit. Also a zipped way in and out without unsnapping the sides.
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shsteev
#12 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2010 4:02:15 AM(UTC)
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Mark ,your new enclosure looks fantastic! I see you modified it to suit your needs.My cockpit enclosure is the same color of blue.I will try and post a pic of our boat soon . I had it posted on the old forum. I will also send you via e-mail my info for shipping the old one .
Thank you !
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#13 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:02:44 PM(UTC)
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tmust be nice if cauhgt in bad weather to pilot in warm enclosed wheel house rather than be splashed wind beaten with the thouhgt of lightnig strikes up on tee old brige to enclose my brige is gonna be a grand or so
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mark klusman
#14 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:51:36 PM(UTC)
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Wayne,
Sorry i didn't respond to your post about the rear deck cover right away; but got a few minutes before i leave. If you can wait till the weather breaks , hoping in March or April your more than welcome to borrow mine to make a pattern. I go to Chattanooga about twice a week. Would be glad to drop it off to you. I know Steve said he would pass the old one along to whoever needed it when he was done. Let me know if your interested.
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dependo
#15 Posted : Monday, March 01, 2010 12:22:45 AM(UTC)
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Mark, Yes that will be fine. I just want to make a pattern. I'm in no hurry. Thanks, Wayne
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