I might have missed it but I could not find a recommendation on the number of snaps to use. It looks like they are approximately 1' apart? What are some considerations for that.
I’m not clear how you are laying the facing on the piece of fabric is it end over end or edges of the fabric together? The pattern I have made is to where I want the end of the fabric on the panel. Will I be making the facing start 2 inches inside the edge of the fabric? What is the purpose of making the facing does it make it stronger and able to lay flat. My boat has the wipers inside the cover so it’s not going to be flat. My boat has 3 windows so I will have two seams. I like the way you make the side panels removable with Velcro. I’m a little confused about the facing and the binding now? Thanks for your advise I have listened to the video over and over and I can’t figure this part out?
The facing adds strength for the fastener (snap) installation. A snap should not go though only one layer of fabric. The facing is used on all outside edges and is simply placed even with the outside edges of the windshield shade panel. The binding is simply sewn in place along the outside edges to give it a finished appearance and it also secures the outside edge of the facing to the shade panel. Let me know if you still have questions.
Sailrite thanks yes I do still have a question. Is The 2 inch facing is placed on top of the outside edge of the panels, then sewn down on the inside 2 inches from the edge? Not turned over making a seam like you make a facing for a dress it just lays flat to be stitched down? That makes it 2 layers and the outside edge gets the binding over two layers?? How do the corners work?
Sailrite Hi again am I right to keep the wipers inside and that it will not lay flat? My friends have the same boat and it has the wipers inside? Trying to get all my ? Out so I can out the fabric that I bought from sailrite...
@@SandyWallace The 2 inch facing is placed on the wrong side of the panel even with the edge of the panel. It is sewn along the inside edge only then when the binding is sewn to the outside edge it secures the facing to the panel as well. The inside edge of the facing is not hemmed, it is left raw. At the corners facing is simply placed directly over the facing along the opposite 90 degree side (so it is overlapped only on the corners, to make 3 layers total at corners only).
@@SandyWallace If the wipers are left inside the sun shade panel then the fabric will not lay perfectly flat, correct. Reinforce the location where the wipers will sit on the underside with a second layer of Phifertex Plus, this will help prevent abrasion from wearing through the single layer.
If you are a fabricator use this handy chart from the “Marine Fabricator” January February 2008 addition (it may be old, but the chart is in hours and is still very accurate) for calculating labor costs. Here is the link: www.ifaijapan.com/secure/2008mf/0108MF_DigitalEditionul.pdf
On the great lakes we would expect the Phifertex Plus fabric to last up to about 10 seasons. In the tropics (where the UV is very high) you can typically expect it to last about 3 to 5 years. The manufactures warranty coverage is for 3 years, but it typically surpasses that easily.
Sailrite any other product last longer? Recicril or stamoid? Is this the best as far as see through material? What is recommended for a "non see through application? Sorry for all the questions. Just fixing to do my front windows on my trawler as this video came up.
Stamoid fabric is a vinyl fabric (polyester coated with vinyl) which will not allow visibility in or out of the cabin. Stamoid vinyl fabric is sold in an 8.82 oz or 12.64 oz weight (the lighter oz is coated only on the outside surface with vinyl). Stamoid has a 5 year manufactures warranty. I would estimate the Stamoid and Phifertex Plus would hold up just about the same life expectancy. Recacril is a clone of Sunbrella Marine Grade fabric. I would never wander away from the original and best made Acrylic fabric in the world, Sunbrella brand. Sunbrella Marine Grade fabric’s price will drop significantly when it is placed in the shopping cart at www.sailrite.com. So, please do not be fooled by a clone Acrylic selling for what looks like a much lower price. Sunbrella Marine Grade is also a fabric which will not provide visibility from inside or outside the cabin. Sunbrella has a 10 year manufacture warranty (the best warranty for outdoor fabric hands down). Soltis 86 (the same manufacture of Stamoid) will provide privacy and visibility since it is on open solar fabric. Its manufacture warranty is 5 years. I would expect it to last just as long as Phifertex Plus fabric. Soltis 86 is coming soon to www.sailrite.com.
!! The measuring method for this project is wrong. With all due respect, the windshield is a U shape. The height of material needed is not the length of the sides it is the sides measured to an imaginary horizontal line from the bottom of the “U”. In my window the center line and sides were 51 inches with your method. But by measuring the lowest point of the fabric (bottom center ) to the highest point (upper right or left ) I get 64 inches. A full 14 niches longer than the method you show here. Please update these instructions so people purchase the correct amount of either phifertex or Soltis 86
Yes, your comment may be helpful for others. We measured the sides and the middle of the windshield and used the longest measurement for the calculation of the height and length of the fabric required. Windshields for boat differ greatly in shape, curve and size. The point is to measure the longest height and length and use that for your calculations. For our boat we got the longest measurements and it worked out great and it sounds like you found yours also, which is good. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you! This video allowed me to make the sun screens for my Lagoon 400 with ease. Enjoyed watching this very thorough video.
Excellent demonstration
the giggle at 48:40 made me ridiculously happy hahahaah
Wow! What a wonderful job! Thank you for your great explanations!
Great job - very well done and explained (as always).
Thanks!!
Fantastic job! Wish you were local in Miami!
Great job! Thanks for the education.
I might have missed it but I could not find a recommendation on the number of snaps to use. It looks like they are approximately 1' apart? What are some considerations for that.
Snaps are usually installed from 12 to 18 inches apart. Closer spacing may be required for curved areas to help hold the cover's shape.
i love all your videos
Thanks!!!
very nice thanks for share
You are welcome!
I’m not clear how you are laying the facing on the piece of fabric is it end over end or edges of the fabric together? The pattern I have made is to where I want the end of the fabric on the panel. Will I be making the facing start 2 inches inside the edge of the fabric? What is the purpose of making the facing does it make it stronger and able to lay flat. My boat has the wipers inside the cover so it’s not going to be flat. My boat has 3 windows so I will have two seams. I like the way you make the side panels removable with Velcro. I’m a little confused about the facing and the binding now? Thanks for your advise I have listened to the video over and over and I can’t figure this part out?
The facing adds strength for the fastener (snap) installation. A snap should not go though only one layer of fabric. The facing is used on all outside edges and is simply placed even with the outside edges of the windshield shade panel. The binding is simply sewn in place along the outside edges to give it a finished appearance and it also secures the outside edge of the facing to the shade panel. Let me know if you still have questions.
Sailrite thanks yes I do still have a question. Is The 2 inch facing is placed on top of the outside edge of the panels, then sewn down on the inside 2 inches from the edge? Not turned over making a seam like you make a facing for a dress it just lays flat to be stitched down? That makes it 2 layers and the outside edge gets the binding over two layers?? How do the corners work?
Sailrite Hi again am I right to keep the wipers inside and that it will not lay flat? My friends have the same boat and it has the wipers inside? Trying to get all my ? Out so I can out the fabric that I bought from sailrite...
@@SandyWallace The 2 inch facing is placed on the wrong side of the panel even with the edge of the panel. It is sewn along the inside edge only then when the binding is sewn to the outside edge it secures the facing to the panel as well. The inside edge of the facing is not hemmed, it is left raw. At the corners facing is simply placed directly over the facing along the opposite 90 degree side (so it is overlapped only on the corners, to make 3 layers total at corners only).
@@SandyWallace If the wipers are left inside the sun shade panel then the fabric will not lay perfectly flat, correct. Reinforce the location where the wipers will sit on the underside with a second layer of Phifertex Plus, this will help prevent abrasion from wearing through the single layer.
For a boat 10 meters long and 3.30 meters wide. How many meters of tarpaulin do I need? (2.40meters high)
Graciasss
You would need to watch the video and take measurements from your windshield as we show in that tutorial.
Presumably with a square, rectangle or more simple shape you could get away without facing, and just fold over and at a binding?
Is this thick enough for privacy?
We show the privacy screening at daylight hours and night in the video.
Would this still work if I am using sunbrella canvas instead of the phifertex?
Yes, Sunbrella would work, it will completely block visibility and darken the interior, how much will depend on the color.
Perfect, thank you.
Hi nice work before I even start this project can you please tell me if I have the appropriate sewing machine ( Brother LS14 ) many thanks
If it can sew 6-8 layers of denim blue jean material with a heavy weight thread it may work.
Pleae tell me the name of calculatar sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏
www.fabric-calculator.com/main-menu.aspx
I enjoy whathing your videos I'm new at this my problem is always how much to charge can you help me
If you are a fabricator use this handy chart from the “Marine Fabricator” January February 2008 addition (it may be old, but the chart is in hours and is still very accurate) for calculating labor costs. Here is the link: www.ifaijapan.com/secure/2008mf/0108MF_DigitalEditionul.pdf
Thank you very much !!
Bad link
Nice job
Thanks!
bonjour pour ce montage quel est l’aiguille no et diamètre du fil merci
so with the correct thread and needle, this can be done on a regular sewing machine?
Yes, it can indeed be done on a good home sewing machine.
I'm curious what's the boat model, any idea?
Prestige 500
Wanted to know, if the snaps work on wood?
They will not work on teak as it contains too many oils. If the wood is painted with a soothe surface they will work.
What is the life expectancy of the plus product?
On the great lakes we would expect the Phifertex Plus fabric to last up to about 10 seasons. In the tropics (where the UV is very high) you can typically expect it to last about 3 to 5 years. The manufactures warranty coverage is for 3 years, but it typically surpasses that easily.
Sailrite any other product last longer? Recicril or stamoid? Is this the best as far as see through material? What is recommended for a "non see through application? Sorry for all the questions. Just fixing to do my front windows on my trawler as this video came up.
Stamoid fabric is a vinyl fabric (polyester coated with vinyl) which will not allow visibility in or out of the cabin. Stamoid vinyl fabric is sold in an 8.82 oz or 12.64 oz weight (the lighter oz is coated only on the outside surface with vinyl). Stamoid has a 5 year manufactures warranty. I would estimate the Stamoid and Phifertex Plus would hold up just about the same life expectancy. Recacril is a clone of Sunbrella Marine Grade fabric. I would never wander away from the original and best made Acrylic fabric in the world, Sunbrella brand. Sunbrella Marine Grade fabric’s price will drop significantly when it is placed in the shopping cart at www.sailrite.com. So, please do not be fooled by a clone Acrylic selling for what looks like a much lower price. Sunbrella Marine Grade is also a fabric which will not provide visibility from inside or outside the cabin. Sunbrella has a 10 year manufacture warranty (the best warranty for outdoor fabric hands down). Soltis 86 (the same manufacture of Stamoid) will provide privacy and visibility since it is on open solar fabric. Its manufacture warranty is 5 years. I would expect it to last just as long as Phifertex Plus fabric. Soltis 86 is coming soon to www.sailrite.com.
Sailrite thanks. I think I will go with the Pheifertex. Will be calling tomorrow.
!! The measuring method for this project is wrong. With all due respect, the windshield is a U shape. The height of material needed is not the length of the sides it is the sides measured to an imaginary horizontal line from the bottom of the “U”.
In my window the center line and sides were 51 inches with your method. But by measuring the lowest point of the fabric (bottom center ) to the highest point (upper right or left ) I get 64 inches. A full 14 niches longer than the method you show here. Please update these instructions so people purchase the correct amount of either phifertex or Soltis 86
Yes, your comment may be helpful for others. We measured the sides and the middle of the windshield and used the longest measurement for the calculation of the height and length of the fabric required. Windshields for boat differ greatly in shape, curve and size. The point is to measure the longest height and length and use that for your calculations. For our boat we got the longest measurements and it worked out great and it sounds like you found yours also, which is good. Thanks for the comment!