Cordura camo cover

Dale C.

Dale C.

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Hi everyone,


This summer, I plan on making Cardura camo cover / blind for my bluebill. I would like a little advice on this. What weight material would you recommend, and if you have a source for the supplies? This will be my first attempt at this, so any advice would be a big help. Thanks in advance!





Dale
 
Dale, are you set on Cordura? I don't have experience with it myself, but Sunbrella is getting good press from folks on here whose opinion I respect. I used 1000 denier waterproof backed cordura on my dodger. I also painted it to match color, but I found it rather stiff. Everywhere it creased the waterproof failed quickly. The cloth seems to be holding up OK, but I will try Sunbrella the next time I need to order anything (still have a bunch of this material on the roll). Hope to use this up this year, asking mom to sew me up a motor custom motor cover.
 
Dale, are you set on Cordura? I don't have experience with it myself, but Sunbrella is getting good press from folks on here whose opinion I respect. I used 1000 denier waterproof backed cordura on my dodger. I also painted it to match color, but I found it rather stiff. Everywhere it creased the waterproof failed quickly. The cloth seems to be holding up OK, but I will try Sunbrella the next time I need to order anything (still have a bunch of this material on the roll). Hope to use this up this year, asking mom to sew me up a motor custom motor cover.
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Dave,

That is exactly why I'm Asking! Thank you. I'll check out the Sunbrella. I want to get this right the first time.

Dale
 
I find it pretty reasonable here

http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Camouflage-CORDURA-Nylon-Fabrics
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Thanks George,

I see you live on Long Island. I had the pleasure of visiting a while back. My son married a gal from there. beautiful countryside.

Dale
 
I just made a motor cover and cockpit cover out of sunbrella. It is fairly easy to work with, not as stiff as cordura. I plan to make a spray dodger this summer. I've never worked with cordura though so can't really make a comparison. As for durability, only hunted it three times, so.... I know Steve Sanford has used it a lot. He might be able to help. I bought the sunbrella from sailrite. They have a wide selection of colors, but no camo. I think I remember you were using dead grass green FME. I ordered some samples a felt the subrella marine in cocoa was the closest match. If you've never done canvas work I really recommend going to their website and checking out their dyi videos. I found them very helpful. Oh, don't be scared of the list price, I think it is around $22/yard, once you put it in your shopping cart it ends up being around $16, maybe less depending on how much you order.
 
I just made a motor cover and cockpit cover out of sunbrella. It is fairly easy to work with, not as stiff as cordura. I plan to make a spray dodger this summer. I've never worked with cordura though so can't really make a comparison. As for durability, only hunted it three times, so.... I know Steve Sanford has used it a lot. He might be able to help. I bought the sunbrella from sailrite. They have a wide selection of colors, but no camo. I think I remember you were using dead grass green FME. I ordered some samples a felt the subrella marine in cocoa was the closest match. If you've never done canvas work I really recommend going to their website and checking out their dyi videos. I found them very helpful. Oh, don't be scared of the list price, I think it is around $22/yard, once you put it in your shopping cart it ends up being around $16, maybe less depending on how much you order.
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Thanks Darin,

Last night, I looked on You Tube, and found a bunch of videos. I found one that showed in detail, how to make a boat cover. I was worried about making a pattern. I found out that I don't have to. I plan on doing more research now, before starting the project. On the color, I really don't need the camo material. A solid color will be fine.

Thanks again,

Dale
 
I just made a motor cover and cockpit cover out of sunbrella. It is fairly easy to work with, not as stiff as cordura. I plan to make a spray dodger this summer. I've never worked with cordura though so can't really make a comparison. As for durability, only hunted it three times, so.... I know Steve Sanford has used it a lot. He might be able to help. I bought the sunbrella from sailrite. They have a wide selection of colors, but no camo. I think I remember you were using dead grass green FME. I ordered some samples a felt the subrella marine in cocoa was the closest match. If you've never done canvas work I really recommend going to their website and checking out their dyi videos. I found them very helpful. Oh, don't be scared of the list price, I think it is around $22/yard, once you put it in your shopping cart it ends up being around $16, maybe less depending on how much you order.
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Thanks Darin,

Last night, I looked on You Tube, and found a bunch of videos. I found one that showed in detail, how to make a boat cover. I was worried about making a pattern. I found out that I don't have to. I plan on doing more research now, before starting the project. On the color, I really don't need the camo material. A solid color will be fine.

Thanks again,

Dale
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Dale;

Can you post a link to the YouTube video that shows in detail how to make the boat cover ?

Thanks !

Fred
 
I just made a motor cover and cockpit cover out of sunbrella. It is fairly easy to work with, not as stiff as cordura. I plan to make a spray dodger this summer. I've never worked with cordura though so can't really make a comparison. As for durability, only hunted it three times, so.... I know Steve Sanford has used it a lot. He might be able to help. I bought the sunbrella from sailrite. They have a wide selection of colors, but no camo. I think I remember you were using dead grass green FME. I ordered some samples a felt the subrella marine in cocoa was the closest match. If you've never done canvas work I really recommend going to their website and checking out their dyi videos. I found them very helpful. Oh, don't be scared of the list price, I think it is around $22/yard, once you put it in your shopping cart it ends up being around $16, maybe less depending on how much you order.
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Thanks Darin,

Last night, I looked on You Tube, and found a bunch of videos. I found one that showed in detail, how to make a boat cover. I was worried about making a pattern. I found out that I don't have to. I plan on doing more research now, before starting the project. On the color, I really don't need the camo material. A solid color will be fine.

Thanks again,

Dale
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Dale;

Can you post a link to the YouTube video that shows in detail how to make the boat cover ?

Thanks !

Fred
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Here ya go Fred,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC1muFgrSFU


Dale
 
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