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parrothd
04-18-2014, 04:01 PM
https://sites.google.com/site/moombaupholstery/

kaneboats
04-21-2014, 09:41 AM
Outstanding! I think this is something we could tackle in the off season. I pulled all my own skins last time and took them to a very reasonably priced pro. Might take a stab at doing it myself next time. I have about 3 pieces that could be replaced already.

smitty75
04-21-2014, 09:52 AM
Good stuff, thanks for the post

motosno963
04-22-2014, 01:18 AM
i wish it wouldnt cost 2Gs haha..i think this summer maybe the hydro floor and next summer vinyl

parrothd
04-22-2014, 03:38 PM
You can buy cheaper materials and sell the machine when done to keep the costs down.

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viking
04-22-2014, 04:04 PM
That is a GREAT write-up. Only thing that I can't buy is the patience!

bergermaister
04-22-2014, 07:14 PM
That is a GREAT write-up. Only thing that I can't buy is the patience!

Sometimes there's just not enough beer...


I may attempt to make a new cushion for behind my driver seat at some point in the future and I'll definitely be looking back on this when the time comes.

kaneboats
04-23-2014, 09:33 AM
What machine would you recommend? I saw one the other day at a fabric store for about $150 that looked pretty heavy duty. We are redoing our poolside lounge chairs now and the little Singer is barely handling it.

parrothd
04-23-2014, 01:19 PM
What machine would you recommend? I saw one the other day at a fabric store for about $150 that looked pretty heavy duty. We are redoing our poolside lounge chairs now and the little Singer is barely handling it.

I had no problem with 4-5 layers of vinyl with mine...Should be listed in the how to...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VWXZQ0/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maybe it's the needle? They wear out...

kaneboats
04-23-2014, 03:15 PM
Never even thought about the needle. It's not a HD machine though. It's a wimpy one.

Suprahunter
04-25-2014, 07:57 AM
My wife works at a marine cover shop . They use Consew machines there. When we bought our own we talked to the owner she said don't buy anything unless it has a walking foot. We found a used Consew 206rb for 800 in like new condition.

Here are some pics of her sewing room
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/Picture043-1_zpse52a91dd.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/Picture043-1_zpse52a91dd.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/Picture042-1_zps1883af80.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/Picture042-1_zps1883af80.jpg.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/suprahunter/Picture041-1_zps6de29036.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/suprahunter/media/Picture041-1_zps6de29036.jpg.html)

kaneboats
04-25-2014, 08:48 AM
That's some serious stuff she's got going on there. We'll never get there but we did get our pool loungers done. They came out OK.

Before

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19785&d=1398430068

After

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19786&d=1398430098




19785

19786

parrothd
04-25-2014, 08:52 AM
Looks good to me..:D

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kaneboats
04-25-2014, 09:34 AM
Thanks. So glad I took the time to paint the frames while we were making the slings. Hung them up from the swing-set and sprayed them.

moombadaze
04-25-2014, 12:23 PM
That's some serious stuff she's got going on there. We'll never get there but we did get our pool loungers done. They came out OK.

Before

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19785&d=1398430068

After

https://forum.moomba.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19786&d=1398430098




19785

19786

those came out great.

kaneboats
04-25-2014, 09:23 PM
Yea, well I heard you were coming and wanted you to have somewhere decent to sit and sip a beer.

jpetty3023
04-28-2014, 10:46 PM
nicely done sir


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kaneboats
04-29-2014, 09:16 AM
Thanks! Wife posted pics on ebay and now has all kinds of folks asking for help with theirs. I want to get her a new machine but we don't agree on what kind. Me: heavy duty for vinyl. Her: embroidering so she can make some $ on the side doing cheerleading stuff, etc. So, maybe both.

Woody929
04-29-2014, 09:51 AM
Thanks! Wife posted pics on ebay and now has all kinds of folks asking for help with theirs. I want to get her a new machine but we don't agree on what kind. Me: heavy duty for vinyl. Her: embroidering so she can make some $ on the side doing cheerleading stuff, etc. So, maybe both.

Embroidering requires a much different kind of machine. My wife does that for a small business, and I can tell you, you wouldn't want to do embroidery on anything but a machine that is made for it. I can also say they come with a nice price tag.

rdlangston13
04-29-2014, 10:22 AM
Next year the blue roo is getting an all new interior. Trying to decide if we should got back with the current design or try and do some custom work.


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bergermaister
04-29-2014, 04:00 PM
David - if you have the opportunity, and cost is not too much steeper, custom all the way! That is unless you love the factory design.

With a custom design, regardless whether you're keeping it for a long time or eventually selling it, you enjoy the benefit of it being a one-of-a-kind!

Jayrodau
08-15-2014, 11:07 AM
Was looking into this....good write up. I'm curious how hard it is to remove the back cushions from the boat?? (front, sides, and large back U shaped one). thanks

parrothd
08-15-2014, 02:50 PM
Remove the nuts, helps to be very limber