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  1. Thanks, adhesion is 3M VHB (for acrylic, I have to check the number) unfortunately the specific tape was available only white and MS for seal. I tried this method one of my cabin window and works pretty well so far. The tape could be a little bit thicker, to absorb imperfections a bit better, but still about 80% surface in contact.
  2. I'll see tomorrow. I already moved the main sheet attachment on the boom aft, so I gained about 100-150 mm that direction and will lower it by 50 mm. The final color also will change the look so I think it will be enough, at least appearance wise. Other than that it will provide enough shelter as the companionway (hatch) completely covered, so I'm on target now. Based on my new experience, I may going to sew a fabric attachment which will be removable and that will cover the complete opening on the back side of the dodger when not in used to protect from uninvited flying creatures if you know
  3. Time is coming... Waimanu already on the dry, the rest mainly depends on the weather...
  4. Thank IT looks pretty good. Looks like I try to over-think the problem.
  5. Doesn't sounds awful, but that is way more expensive what I considered to spend on it initially, even I need a smaller unit. Just for the curious do you know the key dimensions (boom length, sail height on the mast track when it is down)?
  6. Thanks, I was thinking to attach "webbing ears" like on the two end of the top (bottom of the picture) to attach the jack lines to them rather then cut the fabric. I really don't know yet, luckily I still have a couple of weeks before I have to put it on so I would much appreciate any suggestion regarding this. clareb, good idea to start with something smaller just to get some experience with the fabric (unless you already have some). I will do the small things later, but I'm fairly confident I will not change my day job for this. Respect for everyone who do it for living.
  7. Hi All, yes pretty much worth it to look around locally and source components here rather from overseas, based on my recent experience, also a few thoughts about dealing with Sunbrella without "professional" sewing machine. #1 Walking foot is helpful, but the available "attachments" for domestic machines (Brother GS2700) are not that effective, so work without it is probably easier apart from long strait stitches. #2 Using as large needle you can source ( 110/16 worked well for me), especially for PTFE thread. #3 My biggest issue was the position of the machine as my one is a portable
  8. All windows in, ready to go. I couldn't believe how difficult to resist to taking protective film off from the plexiglass... it is hard... It's gonna be a looong two week before I can install it
  9. That's correct, but hopefully I will not cry every time when I going aboard.
  10. Slow progress due other commitments, but the paint job is done and the first window is in. Not bad, but I know what I would do differently next time.
  11. That's pretty much a good point and easy to do. Also a good practice, I think, to lower the bag when the sail is up, so whatever happens with the boom it will not tear the cover.
  12. You absolutely right, that's why I was researching a bit beforehand... Have you used Sunbrella, or something else? I think it was designed for this. http://www.canvascompany.co.nz/shop/Outdoor+Fabric/Sunbrella+Marine+%26+Awning+Canvas/Sunbrella+152cm+wide.html, this is the biggest chunk of the purchase, they have everything, probably the thread is the only one what I did not found locally yet... Based on the numbers, I expect to fetch the $500 mark (NZD). top of that an electric rope cutter will be on the list what I needed anyway.
  13. Hi clareb, the kit price for my boat is 265 USD, shipping around 120 USD plus local tax makes the Sailrite lot more expensive than buy the parts here in NZ so I go for the second option. Also as IT mentioned every boat/boom is different so the kit also needs to be "tailored" I think this is the sensible decision. I just going to order today...
  14. That's what I'm talking about. On my boat it is screwed on. I think I have to remove it, clean it and I'll glue it on permanently. Maybe I'll cut it in half (under the dodger) so I'll be able to access to the back end of the rail if needed. It was good for 40 years and I don't think anyone touched it since new. I think I'll take a very little risk to do I.
  15. I was referring to the cover of the slide hatch. The reason why because at the moment it is screwd on and I want to fiberglass the dodger all around, including the par under the middle window. So the hatch still be operational.
  16. A bit of delay on the haul out yard, so the plane slightly changed and installation is 22nd September onward. I also realized, I have to make all changes on the running rigging what I want advance so I have plenty to do anyway. Also I decided to modify the cockpit hatch cover as well to make it permanent. Is anyone done it before? I know the only way to access to the slide track, but do I have to keep it accessible? Anyway the mold is still intact and available if someone interested to use it. I can grab the key dimensions if needed. In theory very easy to make it fit to different coach-roof
  17. Thanks IT, I'll check their price as well tomorrow,. I was thinking to use Sailrite description as a guideline and make it fit to my needs. I have a Brother GS 2700, with a walking foot attachment which is fairly new I never used (I mean the walking foot) but i used the machine to patching up my old dodger last year with no problem so I'm confident it will do the job. By the way sailrite can supply lazy jack as well but separately.
  18. Is there any opinion about purchasing Sailrite kit to make (DIY) stack-pack? Perhaps anybody done it? Alternative solution to get Sumbrella from the Canvas company, they have all bits and pieces but seems it would be slightly more than the first one. I did not checked shipping cost but that could be more than a few bucks. I planing to make my own sail cover soon.
  19. nagy592

    Nova 28

    Thanks BMW56, and the plus is, it is listed by the winner of the "friendliest seller of the month".
  20. Thanks Myjane, yes I have enough clearance, also I will lower it another 50mm when I install it (hopefully within a couple of weeks from now). I'll install windows beforehand I guess same as you have done it recently. I already made a "trial one of the port side windows with 3M VHB+ MS and that looks and works pretty well so far. Any advise on that?
  21. Well, I believe the glass is lot more permanent than acrylic (what I intended to install) so alternative way to observation is not quite necessary. Also a larger boat have more chance to provide full headroom under the dodger which make sense to extend it a bit further aft. I don't have full headroom under the boom either so the dodger is even lower. I've been on larger boat with hard dodger and I will never re-create the comfort what I experienced there (in terms of dodger height but of course it is true for the entire boat). I don't even try. 28" is really a funny size, probably the top of d
  22. "I would add raised lips on the trailing edges (top & sides) to help deal with water running across it and onto you plus it would provide a better grip for hanging on to." Yes I did. Actually I added extra lay of foam inside and outside as well, to add some strength, help to guide the water off the roof and also accommodates internal conduit for wiring, the GPS areal and built in lighting as well. The handrail is in perfect position... already started to yell "Please grab me !"
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