Boat Cover Repair and Macrame Braid

 27 Apr 22:

Worked on the Penobscots cover to repair hurricane damage.

We got a piece of scrap Aqualon cover fabric to make an internal backer for damaged areas.

Sewed in the Aqualon first then put som scrap Sunbrella over the outer layer.

We bought this purpleheart seam rubber from The Artful Sailor, very handy.

Skipper bought some vintage macrame cord and I thought I see if it would work as a tiedown. It won't, too stretchy, but it will make good braided sail ties, soft and secure.

Video: https://youtu.be/Y7SpGizxeqU

The boat was on its dolly when the hurricane hit, we knew we'd get some tropical storm weather but not a strong Cat 1 hurricane with 8 feet of storm surge. We had lines tied through the webbing on the cover and the dolly was tied at the bow, and when all was done it was the cover that kept the boat from floating away. In the process the frot web strap was shredded, so that got replaced.

The transom wore through the cover during the storm. Repaired.

More new webbing.

She's ready for a short road trip, but basic Sunbrella is not good for trailering, the boat will wear through. SO we may invest in Aqualon Soft, which is more sturdy and has a soft polyester backing. It is not as breathable though, so vents would need to be added.

One more small patch.