So it's not a matter of knowing that I can do it... I can. I think it's more if it's worth the resources and time.
The goal: Build a reasonably waterproof Resistant cover to toss over the boat for the summer when it's on the trailer. Not looking for trailerable, just for sitting next to the house in the summer. For winter storage I have a heavy tarp I cut to size that runs down to the trailer frame to cover more or less everything.
I know it won't ever be 100% impervious but would like to keep most of it covered/protected when not in use. I've currently been using those lightweight ones you get for 100$. They fit pretty well, keep the UV off and sometimes keep it dry... I say sometimes because I resealed the windshield. My cockpit cover keeps 90% of rain water out. I get a small puddle on the dash just from around the hinges but the carpet stays dry in heavy rain... the problem is I throw that trailer cover over it to keep leaves and dirt off the bow and it somehow causes it to get wetter? Like standing water on the carpet. Can't explain it. I actually have to clean some mold up still but it is currently frozen to the carpet in the stern where the cooler was.
Anyway, My machine will handle the material. I will have to be a little creative in how I do my top stitches as it is a domestic unit... but as far as that it will otherwise work. I probably would construct a bench to work off of so that I could lay the materials out and sew flat. I could also look into getting a better machine. My great aunt (RIP) donated her machine to my younger cousin. I forget the exact model but I've run it and it's a beast. It will run large cones too. I suspect, knowing what she did and from what I remember from using it years ago, that it is a step up from a domestic unit but not quite a true industrial machine. So that is an option as well.
Pricing materials... let's call it $500 to make the cover and toss in another $150 to make a good work station. And even that is being generous... allowing for multiple mistakes and re-dos... I don't know how worth the time it would be vs just having my friend (owns a fairly large and pretty respected canvas shop) just make it and bite the bullet on price for him to do it. Figure it would be 2 grand if he does it and unlike the cabin, I don't have the satisfaction of doing it myself.
Anyone ever get that deep into the weeds? Is it worth it? I know only I can really say that but still looking for input.
Thanks in advance.
The goal: Build a reasonably water
I know it won't ever be 100% impervious but would like to keep most of it covered/protected when not in use. I've currently been using those lightweight ones you get for 100$. They fit pretty well, keep the UV off and sometimes keep it dry... I say sometimes because I resealed the windshield. My cockpit cover keeps 90% of rain water out. I get a small puddle on the dash just from around the hinges but the carpet stays dry in heavy rain... the problem is I throw that trailer cover over it to keep leaves and dirt off the bow and it somehow causes it to get wetter? Like standing water on the carpet. Can't explain it. I actually have to clean some mold up still but it is currently frozen to the carpet in the stern where the cooler was.
Anyway, My machine will handle the material. I will have to be a little creative in how I do my top stitches as it is a domestic unit... but as far as that it will otherwise work. I probably would construct a bench to work off of so that I could lay the materials out and sew flat. I could also look into getting a better machine. My great aunt (RIP) donated her machine to my younger cousin. I forget the exact model but I've run it and it's a beast. It will run large cones too. I suspect, knowing what she did and from what I remember from using it years ago, that it is a step up from a domestic unit but not quite a true industrial machine. So that is an option as well.
Pricing materials... let's call it $500 to make the cover and toss in another $150 to make a good work station. And even that is being generous... allowing for multiple mistakes and re-dos... I don't know how worth the time it would be vs just having my friend (owns a fairly large and pretty respected canvas shop) just make it and bite the bullet on price for him to do it. Figure it would be 2 grand if he does it and unlike the cabin, I don't have the satisfaction of doing it myself.
Anyone ever get that deep into the weeds? Is it worth it? I know only I can really say that but still looking for input.
Thanks in advance.
