Adding an awning to your boat is a fabulous way to add shady, rain-proof living space to your boat while you cool the interior. An awning cools your boat by reducing solar gain and can be considered essential equipment in Mexico and similar climates. Even in relatively temperate Hawaii they are a godsend. Luckily an awning […]
Canvaswork
Canvaswork is dear to my heart. Awnings, cushions, covers, stack-packs - they challenge both the engineer and the artist within me.
To get started read about Making a Tote Bag or Bunk Pockets.
If you're feeling ambitious look at articles on Awnings or Stack Packs.
Making a Sail Pack: Part 2
In Part 1 we discussed why you might want to make changes to Sailrite’s instructions for Sail Pack steps. In Part 2 we go step by step through those instructions indicating where you would apply those changes. These instruction variations apply to the old Sailrite sail pack instructions. Links to referenced hardware Twist Lock Fasteners […]
Making a Sail Pack: Improve on Sailrite’s Method (Part 1)
A sail pack is an excellent addition to your cruising boat and easy to make with Sailrite’s instructions. However I suggest some changes to make it stronger and to accommodate some common configurations not mentioned in Sailrite’s document. Sailrite now offers an attractive booklet on making a sail pack, along with a rectangular and a […]
Bunk Pockets for the Crew
Since boats (in our size range) don’t come with bed-side tables, bunk pockets are a handy thing. And everyone has a slightly different list of items they like to have close at hand, so a custom bunk-pocket is particularly nice. These attach to the bulkhead with screw-in Common Sense or Twist Lock Fasteners, but Snap […]
How to Make a Canvas Tote Bag
These instructions create a canvas tote bag 13″ high by 12″ wide by 6″ deep with double shoulder straps. If you prefer shorter straps for carrying in your hand, reduce the total strap length to about 92″ instead of 130″. Materials 20” x 36” cotton canvas 130” of 1” cotton webbing for straps Double sided […]
