Front, side, bow curtains

[Striper80]

Originally Posted by Jeb

What a gorgeous boat. Nice work!

I have a very old canvas enclosure. The zippers are in really rough shape (missing teeth in key spots/ torn away from the canvas in some places.) I'm trying to figure out a way to rig it without huge cost. Wondering if I can use some super adhesive and velcro to get a few more years out of it.

I was able to get my zippers replaced by a local canvas shop for $75, so it may not be as expensive as you think.

[inaforty]

Jeb,
Send me a photo of what you need fixed/replaced.
I'm getting tight on time but might be able to replace those zippers.
The cost will depend on how much is involved in replacing the zippers.
I just finished doing a job on a rear drop panel for a 23' Steigcraft.
Here is a picture of a before and after the panel replacement.



If you want you can send me pictures at [email protected]
The canvas work is a part time job that just seems to keep growing.

[Jeb]

Wow. Just saw this. Thanks. I'll post pics asap.

I was wondering about just using a twist fastener kit instead of a zipper system. Seems like it would be easy enough.

[phatdaddy]

not proud of it, but this was my solution when my zippers cracked up a couple of years ago. tie wraps every 8-10 inches.

i put the curtains up at christmas and take them down memorial day. i was going to have new zippers installed, but guy at top shop said sunbrella was too thin.

the top is about 24 years old and the curtains about 22, so i got my moneys worth.

[inaforty]

Jeb,

You could use the twisty fasteners. You would have to mark them then cut the holes out with a razor knife. The punch tool to put the twisty rings in is $300 +. I don't have one but I wish I did as they come in handy. The punch tool is less $$ but still not worth purchasing if you don't have a need for it all the time.

[Jeb]

Nice! Great suggestions. I'm kind of impressed by the zip-tie method!