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I've been working more than I'd like to be so progress on the boat has been slow. I got the grassing rails made and installed. Moving on to the spray dodger. I have the frame mostly bent up. Getting to the point where I am thinking about canvas. Does anyone have a good sewing machine recommendation? Something that is heavy duty? Thanks in advance for everyone's input.
 
Allan~

I have been very happy with the Sail Rite machine I bought as a birthday present to myself several (10?) years ago. Although I had used a Sears Kenmore (with the appropriate needles and threads) for many years, the big difference with a real canvas machine is the upper and lower feed dogs. The Kenmore had only lower dogs. Having both really grabs several layers of thick canvas (cotton duck, Sunbrella, Cordura) and pulls them beneath the needle in a very positive and measured way. I think that is what they call a "walking foot"....

I bought the Ultrafeed LSZ. I see current prices are twice what I paid - and I bought one without a case as I knew it would be stored in a drawer beneath my "assembly bench". I do not see that option on their site now.

Hope this helps!

SJS
 
Steve, thanks for the information. Looks like a very nice machine. Wondering if I could get buy with something like a singer heavy duty?
 
Allan Johnson said:
Steve, thanks for the information. Looks like a very nice machine. Wondering if I could get buy with something like a singer heavy duty?
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Allan~

I imagine the Singer would be fine. SailRite has a guide to the needles and threads you need for heavy fabrics - including for :home" machines.

https://www.sailrite.com/Selecting-...x7j40XfCbPEd4M1J9QtI1FdCIQG11E523isDY3RAHva3e

As I mentioned, my Sears Kenmore did a good job for about 40 years before I got my SailRite.

All the best,

SJS
 
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