Companion Way Canvas Cover - Jim's Little Boat -- Catalina 22 -- Sewing Project -- Small Sailboat

Jim wants a canvas companion way cover for his Catalina 22, Bootstrap. He doesn't know what he is doing but stumbles through the project with his Sailrite Sewing machine. Things seem to turn out okay.
About a day and a half after I posted this video, it came to me that there was a way to make an eyebrow and shingle the top to keep the water on the outside of the cover--OH Well maybe next time if there is a next time.
The cover was tested this week. Lot of rain but no water cam in the crib boards. And we sailed in a hard, pelting rain and the cabin stayed dry. I think I am pretty happy with this project. 4/27/2022
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[@rrowley42]

Very Nice Jim.

[@pauljohnson2372]

Thanks Jim

[@kkrotke]

Nice job!

[@ronsgarage4230]

Nicely done.

[@matthewsilva8225]

Looks great!

[@jimkonst]

Very NIce. You might just decide to leave it on when at the mooring. Might keep some water out.

[@svwatercolors1291]

About 15 years ago I made one of these for my 22, it has turned out to be the one of the most used accessory that I've used since making. Instead of using snaps to help hold it down around the sides, sew in permeant battens, as you did on the bottom. This will keep the wind from pushing in the center and stabilize it hanging from the top. Also, adds extra weight when laying on top of sliding hatch so wind will not blow off and helps storage by rolling up into stiff cylinder.

[@jimslittleboat4388]

Good ideas. Thanks

[@timbennett00]

That looks great Jim! The final product looks really professional. I have a Daimio 23 and was looking for a spray hood type to keep weather out, but this looks like a good alternative. Keep up the good work, great channel.

[@vintagesimpilot2623]

Nice job Jim! I can relate to the learning curve, I started making stuff with Sunbrella and such covers really help keep rain, dirt and insects from entering the boat. I'm just now starting to sew straight and neat stitches, but it does take practice.

[@jimslittleboat4388]

I have been learning some tricks--such as better lighting at the needle, and ways to roll and clamp large pieces of canvas so that the material doesn't catch when you are trying to feed it. I got the staple idea from the sailrite user group on FB--so much better than pins! Straight stitching in a line is getting easier. It will take a long time to do long curves.