Pugwash 0 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Anyone have any advice on the best material to cover squabs with for a trailer yacht? Link to post Share on other sites
OYSTR 1 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 We went vinyl on the basis we would have wet children onboard after swimming. Got a 20m roll off TradeMe. Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 A dark colored micro swuade I reckon is best. We just did all ours with ultrahyde, its a high quality synthetic leather. It looks pretty good but I still think micro swuade is the best for both the look and feel. Link to post Share on other sites
Pugwash 0 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Are these both waterproof or do they need some kind of barrier to stop the foam getting wet? Link to post Share on other sites
OYSTR 1 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Are these both waterproof or do they need some kind of barrier to stop the foam getting wet? Presume you're not asking re the the vinyl (it is waterproof) but just to note that what we used has a faux leather look and is also very soft, so comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Make sure you use a good seam sealant on the stitching. Often pays to use an open weave fabric on the bottom to allow the foam to drain in case it does get soaked (which it often does regardless of how well made) Link to post Share on other sites
Pugwash 0 Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks guys. Is the vinyl a particular thickness or weight, or branded? Likewise the other stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
OYSTR 1 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks guys. Is the vinyl a particular thickness or weight, or branded? Likewise the other stuff. Not sure, you can ask the guy we bought from on TradeMe http://www.trademe.co.nz/crafts/fabric/upholstery-drapery/auction-538573906.htm Link to post Share on other sites
Kestrahl 6 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 We sealed our foam cockpit squabs in plastic, then used sunbrella. I have seen them sealed in plastic with vinyl covers on the four winds power boats. Link to post Share on other sites
Old Girl 0 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I have a need for some Sunbrella, anyone know who stocks it? Did look on line, was a while back, to no avail? Good idea to stick with a medium weight water proof stuff. Children, fabric and salt water not a good mix. Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I still have quite a bit of fabric left over from mine probably 5+ meters. Its stone grey ultrahyde, really nice stuff and I got it pretty cheap. I'm in birkenhead if you want to have a look. Link to post Share on other sites
Pugwash 0 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks for the offer. I'm in South Island. Link to post Share on other sites
cam 0 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I have a need for some Sunbrella, anyone know who stocks it? Did look on line, was a while back, to no avail? Good idea to stick with a medium weight water proof stuff. Children, fabric and salt water not a good mix. I got some sunbrella from these guys recently. Very quick service. http://www.canvascompany.co.nz/outdoor- ... 152cm.html The one thing I have not been able to find online yet is clear vinyl (for dodger). Anyone know of any online retailer? Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 12 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I got some clear from Gourock in Patiki Road, Avondale. Was a while back, and I think they were moving, so let your fingers do the walking first. There was a place just off Central Park Drive in Henderson who did sunbrella fabrics and fittings too. Very reasonable prices. Made my own dodger for around $120 all up. Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 12 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I got some clear from Gourock in Patiki Road, Avondale. Was a while back, and I think they were moving, so let your fingers do the walking first. There was a place just off Central Park Drive in Henderson who did sunbrella fabrics and fittings too. Very reasonable prices. Made my own dodger for around $120 all up. I didnt do too bad for a first attempt at a dodger Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 12 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Better than the $800 to $900 I was quoted for a professional job. Link to post Share on other sites
Terry B 71 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Pays to shop around - I went to 3 specialist marine squab/bimini places and got quotes for a very simple item - then went to 2 x different canvas tent makers for a quote. Wasn't in a hurry for it so thought I'd get some quotes and check out the differences. I specified sunbrella. Prices ranged from $240 to $95. Guess which one I went with.................... To be fair, the lowest price guy had a piece of sunbrella left over from another job - so somebody else helped me pay for that bit It was the labour costs that were the difference in the main although some charged more for sunbrella than others. I do like to be loyal to the same suppliers but sometimes................ Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Bloody good work, they are notoriously difficult to make. Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 12 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Cheers. I been lent/given an industrial machine so it was a learning curve, and I'll know more next time. Though the next project will be the sail cover, which doesnt look too hard. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Much easier, just make it way too big and it should be right. Link to post Share on other sites
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