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I'm guess you would be a good person to ask. If the zippers on a encloser are starting to break and it's really stiff to zip can they be replaced, and how hard is it?
I know 0 about sewing and process!
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11-16-2016, 08:53 PM
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The zippers sure can be replaced. I do it all the time. It's not hard but you need a machine capable of sewing through many layers of fabric. Also you need to mark the start and ending point etc.
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11-17-2016, 07:58 PM
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inaforty - thanks for the information on the sewing machine brand.
Sweet Mary! I just went to the Sailrite website and they aren't cheap. $3500 to $5000 for what looks like a comparable model to what you mentioned.
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1973 Mako 20' Center Console 1984 Wellcraft V20 Cuddy 1977 Wellcraft V20 Center Console 1975 Wellcraft V17 Center Console 1964 16' Super Skeeter with 55Lb thrust Motorguide Trolling Motor 1985 Glastron HPV-175 - sold 1984 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman - sold 1973 Mako 17' Angler - sold 1972 Mako 17' Standard - sold 1972 Mako 19' Center Console - sold Always looking for the next one. Last edited by Redloon; 11-17-2016 at 08:04 PM.
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11-17-2016, 08:31 PM
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Yep,
The good machines aren't cheap. You can do a lot of stuff with the smaller machine but it's more work and you will likely get skipped stitches and damage/scratch clear vinyl due to no working space. Some of the bigger panels are just not possible due to limited under arm space on a smaller machine. The materials aren't cheap either. I just started using life time thread. An 8oz cone of thread (about the size of a good coffee cup) is $129.  The 12oz Stamoid used on many of the bigger sport fishers is $30 a yard! I stay busy sewing due to the fact that it's not my full time job. I don't have to charge for all the overhead (heat,building,healthcare,retirement,etc).
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