Pedestal Cover DIY?

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jasonsjwou
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Pedestal Cover DIY?

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I have later generation :macm:, and want to make a pedestal cover out of sunbrella UV fabric.
My wife is pretty good with sawing machine, and we have a pretty strong Pfaff sawing rig.

Is there anyone done this? Would you mind sharing the pattern with me, or point me to how to make this?

Thank you.
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Re: Pedestal Cover DIY?

Post by dthiesmeyer »

I made my own cover a couple years ago and recently modified it to accommodate a change in the grab rail, where I mounted my chart plotter. I suggest that you go to the Sailrite web site and watch their free video on how to make a binnacle cover. They do a great job of guiding you through making the pattern and making the cover.

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dthiesmeyer,

I noticed that you sail out of Lake Erie Metropark??? I was slipped there for several weeks in July.
I think I have seen your boat on the trailer.

Are you still at Lake Erie Metropark?
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Post by dthiesmeyer »

Hi Jason,

Yes, my MacGregor 26M is the white one. I try to get out at least once a week and have been our twenty times this season. I have you number and will call you when I get the chance to talk with you for a while.

Sorry that Sailrite now charges $12.95 for the video on the cover.

Dave
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Re: Pedestal Cover DIY?

Post by Russ »

I've never seen a custom cover for the M ped. I've seen one on an X. Seems like the best method is to get some paper and make a template.

Frankly, ours sits out in the weather all the time. It's meant to. I have seen some folks use inexpensive grill covers. Of course that doesn't look as good or is a much fun as making your own custom one.
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RussMT wrote:I've seen one on an X.
Same here, but it was on my boat. :wink: :D But it doesn't fit even close to right at this point, with all the changes made, ;lus instrument mounts I've added for devices I store in the cabin. So I was actually looking forward to watching the Sailrite video. For some motivation. :cry:
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dthiesmeyer wrote:Hi Jason,

Yes, my MacGregor 26M is the white one. I try to get out at least once a week and have been our twenty times this season. I have you number and will call you when I get the chance to talk with you for a while.

Sorry that Sailrite now charges $12.95 for the video on the cover.

Dave
I bought the video and made one on our other boat. came out great. pretty easy. The video is well worth it..

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also made a dodger using Sailrites video. The videos are worth its weight in gold (pics here if you really want to get motivated http://seeberg.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/337 )

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