This week we break out the Sairite sewing machine and get it adjusted and lubricated after it sat for 2 years in a locker on the boat.
We make a simple hatch cover and I hope this shows you some good projects you can do. Don't be afraid to get into a sewing project. Worst case, it doesn't work and you have to fix it, but it is a pride point for sure to be able to sew your own marine fabric solutions. The possibilities are endless.
Below are a few items that you may find useful if doing projects similar to this. These are Amazon affiliate links but I only listed the ones that are prime eligible so include free shipping and the lowest prices of those listed on Amazon at the time of this video posting.
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V92 UV Polyester outdoor marine thread - Not prime but free shipping - https://amzn.to/39IvvbF
Heavy-duty Scissors make cutting Sunbrella easy - https://amzn.to/3bQuJfv
Magnetic light for sewing - https://amzn.to/39MUHhp
Seam Tape (Avoid the pins) - https://amzn.to/2M5jVz7
Sunbrella Marine Grade Fabric (Sunbrella BRAND is important) - https://amzn.to/2LMFqFl
You can use the link above to shop for the color you want and it includes free shipping.
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Please check out our other videos as well and click on the playlist below for a couple we think you may enjoy.
Our Refit Playlist - https://youtu.be/8wyNNpLAeNs
Our Sailing to New Orleans Playlist - https://youtu.be/gzzteJxewAU
Our Epoxy Vs Polyester Fiberglass test results - https://youtu.be/V1bXiKPYDKI
Our series on hatches - https://youtu.be/7dNMu8s32kY
and Our Series on new Freshwater Plumbing - https://youtu.be/8uv7ABaD3YM
Some of the tools we mention in our videos are:
Inexpensive Chisel set (for rough work) - https://amzn.to/2M9CZIG
Oscillating Multi-tool - https://amzn.to/2GtDpWC
Carbide Grinding blade for the oscillating tool - https://amzn.to/2Gsovnz
Ryobi Skill Saw (I have the corded) - https://amzn.to/2uKnm5o
The Cordless version is here - https://amzn.to/2uJwOWA
Small Trim Router (Great for tight places) - https://amzn.to/2GtkHmd
*Please remember these are affiliate links and it helps us but doesn't cost you more if you buy from Amazon using these links.
Join us on our journey as we continue to rebuild, refit and prepare our Formosa 51 Sailboat for our continued cruising journey. We have always loved the Formosa, bought one (on a bit of a whim) late in 2014, moved aboard this one right away and started to do our refit while living board. We are avid fans of Cruising Outpost and Good Ole Boat (Good Old Boat) magazines and love the ideas we get from them.
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