Customising cover

jambo · 21 October 2009, 16:07

Can anybody advise on where to purchase some heavy duty velcro, I am trying to customise my ebay cover around the 'A' frame.

J

Downhilldai · 22 October 2009, 00:36

Had you thought about using nylon zips instead?

Mollers · 22 October 2009, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Had you thought about using nylon zips instead?

Mrs. DHD snr. is a dab hand with the Singer.

jambo · 22 October 2009, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Had you thought about using nylon zips instead?

Hi DHD will try anything do you know of supplier?
Cheers
J

JSP · 22 October 2009, 10:40

Buy them local if you can Jambo and check that they run smooth. They can be a right pain in the back side if they don't. My dad put new ones on the rear cover for his M.Y. last month but did it by hand with a sail needle. He ended up with thumbs that looked like a bell end at an STI clinic.

jambo · 22 October 2009, 10:57

Tx JSP appreciated
J

Downhilldai · 22 October 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by jambo

Hi DHD will try anything do you know of supplier?
Cheers
J

I found some on ebay from a haberdasher supplies near Aberystwyth. Cost me around £10 - £15 for 4 x zips to do the job.

My mam's handywork here:

http://rib.net/forum/showpost.php?p=260556&postcount=51

This ebay seller has a good selection of long zips:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boat-Cover-Acc...item20ad92d47c

Puffin · 22 October 2009, 11:30

How about this stuff?

http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/Boa...s/Velcro-Tape/

jambo · 22 October 2009, 11:54

Puffin and DHD many thanks guys appreciated.

J