eyeman
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Post by eyeman on Apr 30, 2020 7:15:11 GMT -5
SandLapper, you saved yourself thousands of $$$$ and learned a new trade. Are you in a "stay at home" order state?  You could do really well. I'm curious how the final product turned out. I assume Sunbrella. What type of Isinglass did you use? A few more details would be great. |
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Post by SandLapper on Apr 30, 2020 9:34:07 GMT -5
Definitely used Marine grade Sunbrella material (black), I think I used about 20 yards. Ordered most of the materials, pieces and parts from SailRite.com (and they have some really good videos to watch on the process..really helped). Used 30 gauge Regalite vinyl window for the front windows (thicker) and 40 gauge Regalite for all the other Eisenglass panels. I just used all of my existing pieces as templates to make the new pieces. The toughest piece by far was the bimini top, simply because of the sheer size of it and it's shape was difficult to copy. Once I had all the pieces made, I took them to the boat and then put them in place and put all the new snaps on to match the existing ones on the boat. I don't have any close up pictures, but here are a couple of pics after it was installed. Most folks wouldn't be able to tell the difference in what I did and a professional job...until you look closely and see all my stitch lines aren't super straight . I'd never used a sewing machine in my life, and spent several days just understanding the basics, settings like upper and lower tension of the thread and such. Did a bunch of practice stitching first to gain a little confidence. Was a learning process for sure. But since then, I've used the machine to make a new cover for my patio pergola and made new Alcantara door panels for my wife's AM Vantage, and several other small projects where having a heavy duty sewing machine available was very handy. Attachments:
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Post by gofast24 on Apr 30, 2020 9:56:59 GMT -5
Nice, so how much did you think you saved by doing it yourself? Has to be $2000+?
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Post by tc33obx on Apr 30, 2020 10:19:22 GMT -5
Sandlapper,
That looks like a great job for something you hadn't tried before. Nice work!
I'm guessing you saved something between 3k and 4k based on what I've seen quoted for full new canvass (not including your Bimini).
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Post by SandLapper on Apr 30, 2020 10:42:16 GMT -5
The one quote I did get was for 7k (full enclosure and bimini). So yeah, I'd say savings of between 4-5k on that one project. Well worth the effort for sure.
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eyeman
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Post by eyeman on May 1, 2020 7:30:51 GMT -5
And now you're building covers for everything. Pretty soon the living room furniture will be covered like grandma's. I especially like your upgraded Isinglass. You just made a 25 plus year top. Nice work! |
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Post by timp4411 on May 1, 2020 10:20:39 GMT -5
Timp, my suggestion would be to take some photo's of the tags and send to them. I'm very curious if Regal provided the templates them??? Letas needed my HIN too. They immediately got back to me with my exact needs and pricing. They would have built a camper top if I wanted to upgrade. I have taken pictures and will send to them in an email with the pics attached. |
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Post by timp4411 on May 1, 2020 10:24:34 GMT -5
Timp4411, I had the same issue with Gioia Sails in Long Branch New Jersey. They are the first company I called when I tried to get new Isinglass for my boat, their tags were on all of my canvass. However, they said they couldn't do anything unless they saw the boat. I had my 2006 4450 at the time. I think decided to use a local canvass shop. I have discovered that there is a GIOIA SAILS location in Florida, as well as NJ.
I would think if Regal used Gioia for canvas work, it would have been the location in Florida.. not NJ.
So I have sent a couple of messages to the Florida location. It's been 4 days and still no response.
I guess it's possible they are shut down right now due to Covid-19.
I'll give it some time and try again.
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You could do really well. I'm curious how the final product turned out. I assume Sunbrella. What type of Isinglass did you use? A few more details would be great.
