How to Make a Trailerable Boat Cover

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In this video we be building a trailering boat cover for a power boat. In order to quickly complete the project we will sew panels of fabric together then pattern the actual fabric on the boat. We will then reinforce the edges for fasteners and sew binding on the raw edges. This video will also show installing the Stayput Shock Cord Cover Clips, Snaps, Boat Vents, and a Zipper opening for easy entrance and exiting while the cover is on the boat. For our boat cover we picked a very water resistant fabric called Top Gun 1S from Sailrite. Top Gun 1S is a slightly breathable fabric, but an enclosed boat cover should incorporate some ventilation for good air circulation. We will also show installing two types of vents in this tutorial video. Order supplies at: www.sailrite.com
HOW TO MAKE A TRAILERABLE BOAT COVER CHAPTERS:
Discussing Cover Design - 0:55 min
Determining Fabric Required - 5:24 min
Cutting Fabric Panels to Size - 8:46 min
Sewing Fabric Panels Together - 10:02 min
Patterning Cover - 22:25 min
Clean Up Pattern Lines - 32:29 min
Sewing Darts - 36:24 min
Adding Edge Reinforcement - 41:40 min
Sewing Binding on Edges - 49:05 min
Installing Stayput Shock Cord Clips Aft - 55:51 min
Installing Snaps - 1:00:35 min
Marking Cover for Chafe, Vents, Zipper, Support Poles - 1:10:45 min
Installing Vents - 1:14:14 min
Installing Vent Caps - 1:21:48 min
Sewing Chafe Reinforcement Patches 1:27:55 min
Installing Zipper Opening - 1:34:06 min
Materials List - 1:54:01 min
MATERIALS LIST:
Top Gun 1S Royal Blue 60" Fabric - Item # 120444
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 129
Profilen PTFE Lifetime Thread Black 4oz Cone (825Yds) - Item # 107130
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - Item # 5643
Tape Shelter-Rite 18oz Black 3" (Not Adhesive Backed) - Item # 104222
Shelter-Rite Black 61" Fabric - Item # 1120121
Top Notch 9 Polyester Bias Binding Tape Black 1" - Item # 120940
Shock Cord Lacing Knob Black - Item # 100371
Stayput Shock Cord Cover Clip Black (Standard) - Item # 100369
Pull-The-DOT (One Way) Snap - Socket - Item # 555050
SnapRite Pull-The-DOT (One Way) Snap Button 1/4" Barrel - Item # 104299
DOT Snap Fastener Normal Action Socket (Nickel Plated) - Item # 333050
SnapRite Snap Fastener Button Silver 11/64" Barrel (Nickel Plated Brass) - Item # 104151
Cam-Lock Support Poles - Snap & Swedge Tip - Item # 105131
Phifertex Vinyl Mesh Black 54" Fabric - Item # 388
Vent-Aire Medium Vinyl Black Ventilator - Item # 120113
Sewable Boat Vent Pole Cap - Item # 120619
YKK AquaGuard Continuous Water Repellent Zipper Chain #10 Black - Item # 104431
YKK AquaGuard Reverse Tab Slider #10 Black Non-Lock Pull - Item # 104435
Rubber Swivel Pad Pole Base For Cam-Lock Support Poles - Item # 105133
TOOLS LIST:
Scribe-All Water Soluble Marking Pencil White - Item # 120681
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Scribe-All Water Soluble Marking Pencil Black - Item # 120682
Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300502
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597
Sailrite Ultrafeed Industrial Sewing Table - Item # 120934
Spring Clamp - Item # 50211
Marking Chalk for Fabrics - Item # 102464
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" - Item # 102985
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24 - Item # 102400
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040
Sailrite 1" Swing-Away Straight Binder - Item # 100103
Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package (110V) - Item # 103800
Stayput Spin Cut 1/4" (6mm) Tool - Item # 103437
Premium Cutting Block 5" x 5" - Item # 103651
Quick Fit Kit in Waterproof Box - Snap Positioning System - Item # 102565
Sailrite SnapRite System Complete Kit - Item # 104500
Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool - Item # 109011
Scratch Awl Yellow - Item # 2354
Order supplies at: www.sailrite.com

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21 июн 2017

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@tedsgibson Год назад

Alright, I’ve watched this 4 times. My sailrite material should deliver today. I’m ready to make a cover! Fingers crossed.

@yanik.ottenbreit 2 месяца назад

How did it turn out?

@tedsgibson 2 месяца назад

@@yanik.ottenbreit it turned out great. For my first attempt i used the cover from an easy up canopy but bought the edge material and thread from sailright. Yes the material was cheap and not made for prolonged exposure. We had a rain last week that dislodged the center support and it filled with water and ripped. However it kept the winter out of my boat! So now im ready to do it for real and buy the material and quality snaps and get to work. I followed everything in the video except i used wife’s sowing machine.

@yanik.ottenbreit 2 месяца назад

@tedsgibson Amazing! Thanks for taking the time to reply! I got a quote for 1800 CAD so I might go that route for simplicity sake, but usually, after a few more videos the confidence kicks in 😄

@iwantthisfuckingname 3 года назад

Your videos are FANTASTIC! I just bought a boat that is need of a lot of upholstery work. I'm inspired to invest in the equipment and learn to do it myself. My wife sews very well and I'm a design engineer by trade so between the two of us we should be able to make a nice cover and fix the seats. these are some of the best instructional videos I have seen on RU-vid. Thank you!

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

Wow, we really appreciate your kind comments. Yes, sewing skills and design engineer combined should make this job even easier! Let us know if you have any questions along the way.

@charleshoward9983 7 лет назад

What I see is many years of experience going on right here. Thanks for the video.

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

Glad you liked it!

@magnusatheos7301 Год назад

Lol tried to sew one of those vent caps for the first time on a boat cover I'm working on yesterday. Also tried using the lifetime thread for the first time while doing it. I had so much cover bunched up in the throat of the machine I was struggling to turn the cap smoothly. The stitches were skipping like crazy, and to make matters worse, the cap on that cheap little LED light fell of exposing the tiny circuit board inside so when I went to reposition the light it shorted and blew up. I grabbed another lamp I had which clamps to the edge of the table. It was in the way and fell several times during my attempt at sewing that cap. Ended up a disaster with a busted needle and much frustration. This was after several hours of working on the cover which was going well up until that damn cap! I knew I should have stopped and attempted the cap another day. Gotta get a better lamp set up first.

@joeblo886 5 лет назад

I have a power boat, needs new canvas and glass, and a new zipper for the aft curtain, bought the machine & supplies from SR, nice work, not simple but it does work well. training vids are very informative

@SailriteDIY 5 лет назад

Thanks Joe!

@kurthansen3128 2 года назад

det er suppert jeg lærer meget af det, jeg skal bare have råd til at købe en sy maskine

@rexwilson6598 7 лет назад

Another Great Video by Y'ALL, I learn something new everytime I watch them ! Thanks and keep up the Great Work

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

Thanks for your positive comments!

@hcarltonadams 7 лет назад

I don't do any of this myself but I really enjoyed seeing it being done.

@rexwilson6598 7 лет назад

I really appreciate your reply back to me, I'm looking forward to purchasing materials from you and some tools Thanks Again

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

Great! Thanks for your business.

@mattandrade30 2 года назад

You guys do a great job with these videos and I’m gonna be doing my formula 292 FASTech. I see that you guys are a fan of doing panels horizontally which I assume is to help the water resistance. I was thinking of going it “vertically” with one seam down the middle. Some sort of locking seam with a backing to keep it symmetrical. Is that a bad idea should I stick to the horizontal panels? Thanks.

@rubenmorales5894 4 года назад

Esta arrugado y embolsa agua

@MrLeviaFUN 5 лет назад

Can you make a video showing how to do a tow cover that goes OVER the windshield ? Thanks! This was also helpful

@SailriteDIY 5 лет назад

It is on our future list of video projects. Thanks for the suggestion.

@Greenhills3333 4 года назад

Omg is that a sun runner, I have a 1884 sun runner 230

@MrGuitarfool 3 года назад

Trying to make a small camping tent for my motorcycle trailer using polyester , What should I use for the edge for a binding and have you already made a video for tent making windows and zippers ? Thank you for helping us with our projects !

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

I would use this: Top Notch® 9 Polyester Bias Binding Tape 1" www.sailrite.com/search?keywords=Top%20Notch%C2%AE%209%20Polyester%20Bias%20Binding Sorry we do not have a video for tent making.

@joezappie 6 лет назад

Seems like theres a newer version of the vents that include an optional louvered front piece. Would it still be recommended to put the mesh under the vent if the louvered front piece was used?

@SailriteDIY 6 лет назад

No, the vents on the front of these new vents means you no longer need the vinyl mesh fabric sewn in. Here is the link to the new vents: www.sailrite.com/Boat-Vent-Aero-Black

@joec4925 10 месяцев назад

Can anyboby explain me why He dont use DOUBLE Adhesive filament tape?

@jenniferwhite6089 3 года назад

wow when i bought my first boat it when in for a cover yea fitted great the weather got to that one i that place closed down the owner passed away sucked 4 covers later still not right lol the last one was snip on the button too mmm thing it was to light of fabric they use travelling down the road the trap sucks downward the first one never did that when travelling with it first on the hook over the bow of the boat and pull straight to the windshield the straight to the back of the boat the over the motor too all i did was to put the motor down to tighten the cover simply trap they did have yea the other one is lay flat to the windshield over it down flat to the back of the boat when it rains the trap full up with water yea not a happy about that

@justinh6170 Месяц назад

I have a 1994 StarCraft islander 221 curious about what it would cost in material to make a cover like this looks about similar in size to the boat in the video

@SailriteDIY 27 дней назад

You will need about 9 yards of fabric and the total for materials to make it yourself will cost you about $400 +-.

@justinh6170 27 дней назад

Thanks for the reply wasn’t expecting a reply means a lot today I ordered 3 samples of different materials and I’ll go from there thank you I’m also eye balling this ls machine I’ve used a regular machine for some seats always needed a walking foot

@Justin-td4bb 2 года назад

What is an inch?

@CHRGD1 4 года назад

We have a small boat with a cover the wife made, only problem we are having is we can’t find the right cording. The stuff we got is about 3/16” and is 100% stretch. We need something with about 10-20% stretch. Can you recommend a place to get some? Thanks.

@SailriteDIY 4 года назад

This might work: www.sailrite.com/Shock-Cord-3-16

@CHRGD1 4 года назад

Sailrite thank you. We will reach out to them.

@jolange1414 6 лет назад

Why didn't you run one seam down the center? Seems like it would have been faster.

@SailriteDIY 6 лет назад

That could be done, but if the seam runs from starboard to port you can sometimes save on the amount of fabric required, depending on the shape of the boat.

@dylanb-it4gt 2 года назад

what was the cost of materials in all for this job? I'm contemplating doing it myself

@SailriteDIY 2 года назад

For this boat it took about 10 yards of a 60" wide fabric. If the fabric is $16 per yards that is $160, The remaining stuff should cost about another 100 dollars, depending on what you need. I hope this is helpful.

@TheMsjennieP 4 года назад

Can you use leather for a boat cover?

@elmeradams8781 4 года назад

I think it would be a super pain in the butt. Just in upkeep alone, never mind trying to take a bunch of leather peices, and trying to sew them together to make it look ok.

@rexwilson6598 7 лет назад

Just curious what would a Cover like this cost to purchase?

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

The length of this cover is about 14 feet. So, it will take about 8.5 hours to sew this and finished the edging. Then we need to add for the extras.... The zipper opening about 1 hour, the reinforcing patches about 1 hour, the support pole vents 1/2 hour, the side and aft vents 1/2 hour. So overall it should take about 11.5 hours to complete this cover. An average canvas shop's hourly fee is about $50 to $65 per hour. So, this job would be about $575 to $747.50 for labor only (material costs would be extra). 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 Go to page 50 on this PDF.