Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Boston Whaler 1989 27FC - Cabin painting questions

Posted by jgortva on 12/27/16 - 6:22 AM
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Chris,
Like I stated in my earlier post, check out sailrite .com. You may not ending up buying anything from them, but they have a great DIY selection of project videos that might give you some ideas on a headliner. I have used this site to complete several canvas and marine perforated vinyl projects with great success. I saved myself over a $1000 dollars over what my, "Canvas Guy" was going to charge on constructing a perforated vinyl privacy windshield cover for my larger boat and my sister in law was able to use the videos to sew a new set of sunbrella center console and bench seat covers for my 15 foot Dauntless with her Sears sewing machine that would have cost $1800-$2000. Instead, I spent $275 on the materials including the correct UV resistant threads and correct canvas needles. If you have someone with sewing skills in the family you might be able to make one or more canvas or vinyl pieces that could be held on with velcro and or canvas snaps that could make a removable headliner which would be nice in the marine environment.

Jim G.