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Discover superior protection with Tecsew’s custom Sprayhoods, crafted with precision using Sunbrella fabrics to ensure lasting durability and performance. Our bespoke designs, tailored through advanced 3D CAD technology, offer the perfect fit for your yacht, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.

Dive into our detailed brochure for inspiration and explore the endless possibilities for your boating adventures. Contact us today to discuss your needs with our experts and transform your boat with the ultimate blend of style and protection.

Sprayhoods for Yachts

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We specialise in the design and manufacturing of Sprayhoods for yachts. Browse our FREE Sprayhood Brochure  to see examples of Tecsew’s yacht Sprayhoods. This will help allow you to merge your design ideas with examples we have on show, resulting in the perfect Sprayhood for your boat.

Explore our wide range of Sprayhood options in the Sprayhood Gallery , where customization meets innovation. Whether you prefer the convenience of our standard items or desire bespoke modifications with optional extras, we’re here to turn your vision into reality. Start your journey with a consultation from our Sprayhood experts today, and bring your unique design to life, perfectly tailored to your yacht’s specifications.

Crafted from premium Sunbrella Fabrics, our Sprayhoods offer a vast selection of colours and patterns, ensuring a perfect match for your yacht’s aesthetic while providing exceptional protection against harsh elements. Elevate your yacht’s protection and style with our custom-designed Sprayhoods and optional Sprayhood Backdrops for enhanced durability.

Customised Sprayhoods and Recovers

We use modern 3-dimensional computer-aided design technology (3D CAD) to ensure all Sprayhoods are designed to your specific requirements. Our team of experts are at hand to give you the best advice. If you would like to change your existing Sprayhood frame shape speak with one of our experts. They can suggest new design ideas, it could be as simple as just adjusting the current frame configuration.

Create Your Perfect Boat Sprayhood with Tecsew

Harnessing advanced 3D CAD technology, Tecsew tailors each Sprayhood to meet your personal design preferences. Our experts are ready to guide you through customizing or revamping your Sprayhood’s frame for a perfect fit and enhanced aesthetics. Experience the fusion of protection and style with our bespoke Sprayhood solutions and explore the myriad of customisation options available.

Let our dedicated team assist you in enhancing your yacht with well-designed protection and elegance. Contact us now!

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Quality Sprayhoods supplied and fitted in the southwest

Here at Armada Sails we supply, fit and service sprayhoods for all types of traditional and modern boats. These must-have item for any boat are perfect to help keep the cockpit dry and comfortable, whether its crashing through big waves out at sea or simply keeping the rain out in the marina.

All of our quality sprayhoods are made-to-order using high quality and durable fabrics. With a wide range of colours available, we can ensure to match existing canvas work and find that colour that really suits your needs.

Our High Quality Sprayhoods

• All our sprayhoods include:
• Onboard patterns are taken to ensure exact production
• Quality UV resistant window material comes as standard
• Sprayhood fixings made of quality marine grade stainless steel or plastic
• Where viable we reuse your existing boat fittings (unless the position is unsuitable)
• Manufactured to fit your existing frame or new frame can be supplied
• Frame bar pockets come zipped for ease of removal
• Hood can be tensioned at the rear with integral webbing straps
• Breathable and waterproof fabric
• Optional extras include aft grab rails which can also be leathered on request

Sprayhoods require exact measurements and patterning which is why here at Armada sails we are here to help every step of the way. With specifications and use discussed in detail and patterning carried out on board a new Sprayhood couldn’t be easier. Just   give us a call  or email to discuss what it is your looking for.

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For a free no obligation quote, call us on  07455 019 643 or send us an email.

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Here at Sail and Cover...

...we specialise in high quality made-to-measure boat covers, spray hoods, dodgers, stac systems, sail covers, Biminis, tonneau covers in fact ANY covers for your boats whether sail or power. We make sails, and have a great repair facility for fast turn arounds for both sails and covers. We undertake upholstery and much, much more! We are based on the UK East Coast at Woolverstone Marina on the River Orwell and our workshop has just been extended so that we are able to keep pace with our ever expanding workload. All of our products are tailor made to your specific requirements and as part of our service, we offer an on-board consultation .

Care For Your Sails & Covers

• Cleaning - removal of harmful salty deposits and fungal growth (and to make them look good!)
• Servicing - thorough checks to prevent oncoming problems, make minor repairs, and trim off those loose threads
• Repairs - to make good those rips & tears
• UV Protection Strips - to protect and prolong the life of your rolling headsail
• Window replacements

Covers to Meet Your Requirements

• Onboard consultation
• Boat covers, awnings, Biminis, sprayhoods, dodgers, sail covers and stack packs, binnacle and wheel etc, etc
• Made to measure, or like-for-like replacement of anything (if possible)
• Highest quality materials and workmanship
• Offering protection to your boat and crew.
• As plain or as wacky as you wish!

Of course we don’t just make sails and boat covers, we have the facilities to make almost anything. This year for instance we have made Hot tub covers, various Shades for architectural purposes, swimming pool covers, gazebos, strange tepee type covers, stage props etc etc. We are able to quote and manufacture Stac Pacs, Sail Covers, Dodgers and Dinghy covers, by using our downloadable forms. Please go to our enquiry page for details - distance is no longer a problem!

Our promise to you :-

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• To help you make sure what you order is what you really need
• To send your estimate within 48 hours of agreeing your needs
• To meet the timescales we agree with you
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• To make every effort to put things right if they do go wrong (rare but obviously possible!)

Call Sail and Cover on  01473 780075  to discuss your requirements

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SAILING YACHT SPRAYHOOD

The C&J Marine Sprayhood is modern, versatile and above all, innovative. Not only is it the perfect stand-alone product, but it also provides the foundations for further adaptations of C&J Marine top-of-the-range covers that will transform the Sprayhood into a first-class multi-functional system.

Providing a robust and sturdy structure to the C&J Marine Sprayhood is the framework; manufactured from a strong, marine-grade, high-quality stainless steel. This framework provides exceptional stability along with the very distinctive C&J Marine profile. Complimenting the already incomparably designed cover and framework, the attachment and tensioning methods utilised are strong, yet controllable. This enables swift and effortless assembly and stowage of the C&J Sprayhood.

The materials used in the construction of the C&J Marine Sprayhood ensure optimum use, durability and appearance. As well as a product that can be easily maintained and valeted. The highly-advanced materials, in conjunction with modern digital manufacturing techniques, enable C&J Marine to continue to remain leaders in their sector, providing a product of a consistently-superior quality.

CUSTOMISE YOUR SPRAYHOOD

The C&J Marine Sprayhood has been developed over 30 years to be a versatile product, while maintaining the quality of the components throughout. Our customers can have a variety of different needs, ranging from lake and coastal, fair weather day trips, to round the world blue water adventures. Our products can be designed and customised from a range of optional extras to best suit your needs and plans with your vessel. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to discuss what is available for your product, ensuring you are made aware of every possibility, therefore if you would like to hear more information on any of our customising options and how they could benefit you, please get in touch.

EXTRA WINDOWS

The option of inserting extra windows, manufactured from strong clear PVC, into the side panels and sidescreens of C&J Sprayhood will improve the all-round vision, as well as adding more light into the companionway area.

ROLL-AWAY CENTRE WINDOW

For sailing in warmer climates or for those hot summer days, the cleverly designed C&J Marine roll-away, zipped centre window is ideal. This allows a cool flow of air to be channeled into the cockpit area instead of being diverted over the top of the Sprayhood and away from the cockpit.

FAUX LEATHER FINGER STRIP

The Faux Leather Finger Strip is an alternative option which can be used when the C&J Marine Sprayhood Grab Handle cannot be installed. The finger strip is attached to the rear of the Sprayhood cover and is designed to also protect the Sprayhood from wear and chafing.

WINDOW COVERS

To enable protection of the Sprayhood windows, as well as blocking out any unwanted light, C&J Marine high-quality window covers are the solution.

Keeping the windows covered will prolong the life of the PVC material. When the Sprayhood is used in conjunction with the C&J Marine Cockpit Enclosure , privacy can also be achieved, ideal for those who live aboard or cruise extensively.

These covers are manufactured from the same material as the Sprayhood and will attach to the outside of the canopy using secure high quality fasteners.

GRAB HANDLES

Safety is an important factor for us all when sailing. Stepping down into the cockpit when the decks are wet can inevitably end in disaster if we don’t have something to grab onto. Naturally your C&J Sprayhood will be an easy target to steady yourself, but, if possible, we recommend you don’t grab the fabric cover.

For most Sprayhoods, we can weld an extra grab handlebar onto the rear hoop of your Sprayhood. This will usually extend the coverage aft by 75-100mm, closely following the profile of your existing frame.

Alternatively, or, in addition to the rear grab handle we can add forward bar side handles. Two individual handles can be welded to the forward-facing front bar of your Sprayhood, as a convenient hand hold when travelling from and to the cockpit or mast.

If you already have a C&J Sprayhood and you are keen for us to add a welded bar, we can. It is important to note, we don’t just need your frame returning to us, we will also need your cover. We will need to modify your Sprayhood canvas cover, creating allowances for the new welded joins on the backbar of your frame. The cost to retrospectively add a welded grab handle to an existing C&J Sprayhood is slightly more, due to the additional modification work required. It is always worth planning this in from new if you can.

‘SEW-ON’ NYLON HANDLES

A cost-effective solution for our customers unable to send their frame back for modification. By returning your Sprayhood canvas cover only, we can retrospectively add these UV stable nylon handles anywhere on your cover, which you feel would benefit an additional hand hold. Although not recommended as a safety device these are simple, yet brilliant!

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Our sprayhoods are well known for having excellent fit, rigidity and style. By manipulating the shape of the cover panels during manufacture, we create tension to ensure the hood is a whole rigid structure. Additional reinforcement where needed, expert patterning, the latest CAD technology and high quality manufacturing standards all combine to produce the best fitting product on the market.

Upgrades and Additional Options

Osea window upgrade.

This laminated window material offers exceptional clarity and gives clear vision throughout. For those who always leave their sprayhood up and in place, it offers the same great protection of the elements as our standard window material, but with greater clarity.

NB. It is not suitable for those who wish to sail with the hood collapsed, as it should be handled with extreme care.

Tenara Thread

• UV and weather-resistant
• Unaffected by sunlight UV(ultraviolet) radiation
• Unaffected by weather including water or saltwater
• Will not rot or decay

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Practical Boat Owner

• Digital edition

How to make your own sprayhood or bimini as a DIY project

• March 30, 2020

Ann Berry describes how an industrial sewing machine could save you thousands of pounds if your canvaswork is worn out and you want to make your own sprayhood or bimini.

Sun, sea and general weathering had degraded the stitching, attachment points and external canvas work on Aderyn Glas , our Moody Eclipse 33. It was time to replace it all: sprayhood, bimini and bridging piece (that joins the sprayhood and bimini together for use in port) but the cost would run into thousands!

My domestic sewing machine would not have the power or ability to handle the weight and layers of fabric required for items such as a sprayhood or bimini. An industrial machine would be required – they’re much larger, heavier and robust than domestic machines. They have a separate external motor and a metal foot treadle and are set into their own large sewing table, so do take up a lot of room. I store mine in the garage and wheel it into the house when sewing.

The industrial sewing machine has a very large throat compared to a domestic one. This is the space from the sewing needle to the upright control column, allowing for much larger volumes of material, which are also supported by the large table.

The machine I chose was a Highlead: a heavy-duty top and bottom feed lockstitch with a walking foot. A walking foot has teeth on the underside which synchronise with the teeth on the machine gripping both top and bottom layers when sewing. It feeds them evenly through the machine, and is important, for example, with sprayhoods when zips, webbing, Velcro and various edging materials are being sandwiched on or between the canvas layers.

Price was a major factor for me as industrial machines can cost thousands of pounds, even second-hand. Mine cost £500 and was manufactured in 2005 so I felt that I could do the work and even recoup some cost by selling it later if required. Some popular brands are Typical, Brother, Pfaff, Juki and Singer. Machines can be researched through ebay but your local industrial sewing machine company would be a better bet as servicing and backup would be part of the package.

The main items I needed to replace on Aderyn Glas were the dodgers, sprayhood, bimini and bridging piece (this stretches between the sprayhood and bimini to from a solid canopy over the cockpit when in port or anchored, so is fully detachable).

Cost: Sewing machine = £500. Materials for sprayhood and bimini = £534 See also Ann Berry’s article on making a boom tent cockpit cover . How much material do you need? New bimini created by Ann. The width of most canvas and other fabrics is between 140cm and 150cm. When taking measurements I estimate in metres, and cut along the length of the fabric. For example if the sprayhood is 3.5m wide across the cockpit then I would need a 3.5m length of fabric to cover the cockpit width, and as many pieces of cloth as necessary for the cockpit length. A sprayhood is typically made of several different sections: the roof, the front section with the windows, and two side panels usually with webbing straps. In a wide cockpit the width of the roof section will take up most of the width of the canvas so I would not be able to get the window section out of one piece. I’d need an additional 3.5m of fabric. I measured the canvas zip channels and Velcro channels inside the old sprayhood, which attach it to the stainless steel frame and then the side sections. On squared paper I checked that they could be cut from the spare width material left from the window or roof section. If so, 7m of canvas was required for my sprayhood; if not, I would calculate the extra length required. When I’d worked out the length and widths of all the major pieces and their component parts I added an extra metre or so to allow for any errors in measuring. Extra fabric can always be used on smaller projects around the boat, and as coloured canvas is dyed, another batch might not be the same. Edging material, Velcro, plastic lining and webbing are measured directly along their lengths and the total length added up from each major piece being made. Zips are measured exactly, as they only come in specific lengths and will need to be shortened to fit if they are too long. I always replace any plastic fittings associated with the canvas work. If the canvas stitching has degraded then they will have too.

What else can you make with an industrial sewing machine?

Investing in a machine has been very worthwhile, and though I could resell it to recoup most of the costs, I think I’ll keep it in the short term. I’m having great fun, the boat is benefiting and I’m enjoying my purchase.

The industrial sewing machine has many advantages over my lighter domestic machine. The ability to sew heavier, treated canvas, leather and a wider range of upholstery fabrics opens up a greater range of projects. Here’s what else I’ve made:

• A canvas cover for the forepeak of Aderyn Glas . We store the dinghy under here over the winter. A simple project like that is a good way to become familiar with the industrial machine.
• New dodgers
• A cover for the solar panels
• Covers for the tail of the sail and gooseneck
• Padded seat backs for the cockpit (I plan to make new cockpit seats too)
• A variety of canvas bags, pockets, winch covers and other things I did not even know the boat needed until I let my mind wander while enjoying the sunshine in the cockpit!
• My husband, David, made a cover for our wooden garden seat last autumn out of the spare canvas I’d acquired.

Equipment and experience you will need before you start

To make a new sprayhood you’ll need to have had some sewing practice, experience of measuring, estimating fabric quantities and handling different materials, as they move and slip against one another.

YouTube has many tutorials, and though not necessarily marine-based, they’re still helpful.

There are lots of local sewing courses available, mainly for lightweight dress, household items and quilting, but these are the basic skills you’ll need for any sewing and are fully transferable. If you think you can do it, research it all, ask people for help, take a big breath and go for it!

If you don’t want to invest in an industrial machine, why not start with a domestic machine and take on some projects with lighter-weight fabrics. I’ve successfully made curtains, external shade and window covers, fender socks, a windscoop, re-covered the saloon cushions, and even a dinghy cover (many of these projects have been published in PBO over the years).

Materials you’ll need Double-sided tape Edging material 2m of rope channel Pack of chinagraph pencils (I got through three of them!) Length of stainless steel tubing (to check fit of tubes in sprayhood) 6m of lining plastic 14m grey canvas (covers bimini, sprayhood, bridging piece and dodgers) 2m clear plastic 10 x plastic zips: 4 x 90cm, 2 x 180cm, 2 x 45cm and 2 x 20cm Velcro: 10m x 2.5cm, loop and hook separate lengths. Metal and plastic fittings: 8 x lift-the-dot fasteners, 4 x canvas to canvas press studs, 2 x webbing strap tensioners. Polyester cotton: 1 x large spool 5,000m (plenty left for other projects) Zips, edging tapes, Velcro, thread and some of the other sundries you’ll need to make a sprayhood Suppliers Josh Brown of Severn Sails is a sailmaker and canvas work professional. I gave him a list and he sourced most of my materials. He also gave me some useful pointers and guidance before I started my projects. You can also source these yourself online via kayospruce.com . Fixtures and fittings can be bought from chandleries. Time to make I only work a few hours a day when I am sewing so I would say it took me about 16 hours (four days) for the bimini from start to finish and 20 hours (five days) for the sprayhood. I do spend a lot of time measuring and checking what I am doing at every stage so work quite slowly.

Recreating the bimini – step by step

Accurate measurement is essential. To ensure that every part of the bimini would match up I drew in permanent ink on the old canvas to identify where each element fitted but transferred marks to the new canvas with a white chinagraph pencil which would rub off later.

I used the individual pieces of the bimini, once deconstructed, to draw around and copy the image directly onto the new canvas. I took care to flatten out or straighten out each individual piece. Curved pieces when flattened out take up a greater length.

The bimini has three zipped channels, one central Velcro channel and a Velcro back flap to go around the back stay. This design also has a zip inserted along the whole front face to link to my bridging piece.

When you transfer dimensions from old to new material it’s best to work from a datum. In my case I established a centre line on each piece and worked from there.

1. Place the original bimini right side down onto the new canvas and draw around it. With a white chinagraph pencil, mark the centreline, and the position of the Velcro and zip channels and the backstay opening.

2. Remove each zip and Velcro channel from the old bimini after marking their original positions. You can then measure and compare between original and new before you sew the new ones in place. Take the detached pieces (eg, the zip, seen above) and sketch the position of the individual elements (such as the zip open and closed ends). Draw around these individual pieces on the new canvas.

3. Amazingly, all eight elements at the bottom of this photo are needed to make the rear starboard zip channel and back flap of the bimini (the original three pieces at the top). Once sewn back together (see steps below) you’ll need to repeat the process for the other two roof zip channels, and the port side flap and zip channel.

4. Edge each piece of canvas with matching grey fabric tape which will protect and neaten the raw edges of the fabric/canvas. Then use double-sided sticky tape to hold the zip in place when sewing it in. This stops adjacent layers slipping during sewing with the machine.

5. A finished zip channel. Complete all the zip channels in the same manner. Use a piece of stainless tubing (the same diameter as your bimini frame) to check the newly cut zip and Velcro sections will have sufficient width to wrap or enclose the tubes.

6. The bimini’s central Velcro channel has Velcro stitched onto the reverse and right sides to allow the canvas to curl around and encase the stainless steel frame. Draw around the canvas strips, cut them to length then stitch the Velcro in place. Here I used quilting clips to hold the Velcro while sewing.

Making the bimini backstay slot

The rear of the bimini has a hole to allow the backstay to pass through it. The canvas in this section has to be cut and Velcro is used to close the gap.

7. Measure the original and cut new pieces to form the Velcro closure.

8. Mark the centre opening on the new canvas for the backstay flap and around the hole. Cut the opening and sew a Velcro flap on to each side – hooks on the lower surface and loops on the upper.

9. Edge the backstay opening and all of the outer edges of the bimini with grey tape for neatness and strength.

How to shorten zips

Choose zips with plastic teeth, as metal will rust in a marine environment. Use the original zip to measure the exact length required, including the end tapes. For the sprayhood, if you’re making new channels, measure the length of gap in which to insert the new zip. This will be from the base of the zip to the top. Mark the final length with a pen, and where to cut.

1. These stainless steel zipper top stops are used to create the end of travel of the zip slider when done up.

2. Use pliers to squeeze the metal clips closed between the teeth on both sides of the zip.

3. Cut away the excess length of zip, above the mark (on both sides), being sure to leave a bit extra to form new tape ends for attachment to the canvas.

4. Use small pieces of plastic material to cover and reinforce the unused exposed teeth of the zip. For additional strength, over-sew the zip end two or three times and double-stitch all zips along their length.

How to make a sprayhood

My sprayhood is a three-dimensional structure fitting over a demountable stainless steel frame. Before disassembly I took lots of photographs to show how the different sections are attached, and labelled each one. The four main component parts are the roof, front window section and two side panels.

The rear section had a continuous canvas tube, with scalloped handhold gaps, into which one of the stainless bars is threaded when the sprayhood is erected each season. I wanted to replace this with zipped channels so the stainless frame did not need to be dismantled to take the sprayhood off – but at the same time I wanted to retain the handholds.

1. The original sprayhood showing the port side panel, with webbing straps, joined onto the roof and window panels, prior to deconstruction. You can see the UV damage to the torn zip.

2. Lay the old roof, right sides together, onto the new canvas and draw around the entire shape. Transfer all channels, zips and handhold positions to the new canvas, allowing for a 5mm seam. Repeat for the front window panel and the two side panels.

3. To make the new zip channels I drew around the originals on the rear of the new sprayhood roof. I cut off the flaps to form the patterns for the separate zip channels, then cut along the centre length of each flap to form a pattern for the new zip opening.

4. These are the component parts that form the central zip channel and there’s a similar set for each of the two smaller curved channels.

5. The two smaller side zip channels, ready to sew back onto the new roof section.

6. The rear of the roof section with the bridging piece zips inserted and the central zip channel attached. The handhold gaps have also been edged.

Fitting the windows

Fitting the plastic window panel into the canvas is tricky, as both materials are slippery and the window can easily become distorted when stitching.

To overcome this, place the old, intact window panel over the new plastic sheet and draw around the outer edge before cutting it out.

Now lay the new plastic window directly onto the underside, or wrong side, of the new, uncut canvas panel. Use double-sided tape to hold it in place while you sew them together.

Only carefully cut out the canvas aperture once the plastic is in place.

1. Sew the new window onto the reverse side of the panel. It’ll help with the next step to first cut a small guide hole in the centre of each window panel.

2. Having marked the window aperture (allowing for a seam), the small hole now gives access to cut around the canvas to reveal the window underneath.

3. Cut small nicks in the canvas around all the curves in the windows then fold the material back underneath to form a neat edge. Hold the fabric flat against the plastic.

4. Sew around the whole of the window sections, from the front, to firmly attach the plastic into the window cut outs. I used quilting clips to hold the backfolded edge in place while machining.

5. I lined the front lower edges of the sprayhood with plastic material to prevent wear to the canvas from rubbing on the coachroof, then attached the new webbing strips (not forgetting to incorporate the clips before sewing).

6. Here are the four sections of the sprayhood prior to being joined back into one three dimensional structure.

7. Sew the sections, right sides together, with a single seam, and then over-sew a second layer of stitching on the right (or outside) of the canvas for additional strength.

8. The final sewing task is to secure the prefabricated bolt rope tape into the base and sides of the front window panel. The bolt rope slides into a permanent plastic fitting on the coachroof and holds the sprayhood down at the front of the cockpit.

9. Reassemble the sprayhood on the boat before making a hole for the mainsheet. A laser pointer from the pulley block to the winch accurately positions it.

Sprayhood – bimini bridge

To cover the gap between the sprayhood and bimini when we are not sailing we have a bridging piece, which is attached with zips.

My detachable bridging piece joins to the sprayhood by the three front zips (the gaps are where the sprayhood handhold are) and then to the bimini by the one long rear zip

Originally published in PBO Aug19

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• Address: Clay Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, Chichester, United Kingdom, PO19 3JG

Not only is the C&J Marine Sprayhood the perfect stand-alone product manufactured and designed to the highest quality, but also the foundations for further adaptations of C&J Marine top of the range covers that will transform the Sprayhood into a first class multi-functional system.

Hayling Yacht

• Tel: 02392463592
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Mill Rythe Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO11 0QQ

Serving The Solent Since 1935 Welcome to the Hayling Yacht Company. Our family owned business has generations of experience providing expert boat repairs, osmosis treatments, winter boat storage and marina berths. With so many years on the water, we've learned to change with the times, embracing the latest technology and techniques for boat repairs, but keeping some things the same - like pride in our work and a commitment to our customers. We have a continuous ongoing programme of investment in our business which in the last few years this has seen us: - expand the amount of hard standing available with the purchase of adjacent land - the building of a new sea wall to provide increased defence and safety. - build a new high quality washroom facility with showers We have further works planned as well as ongoing investment in machinery and equipment that will ensure we are able to meet our clients needs, now and in the future. Located on the western edge of Chichester Harbour we're perfectly positioned to take advantage of the natural shelter, offering calm marina berths and safe boat storage - with over 15,000 square feet under cover. Our hard-standing boat storage gives access to both electricity and water points, and our soft mud berths offer exceptional value for money. Our team of dedicated craftsmen have the expertise and the experience to carry out all types of boat repairs - from the latest Hot Vac hull cure systems to treat osmosis - to engine, electrical and a wide range of traditional joinery. Whether you need insurance work carried out, or are simply looking for annual maintenance, we're confident you'll find our boat repairs are second to none. We're happy to provide free quotations for any boat repairs required, and can give you an estimate from the boat itself or photographs for your convenience. From a complete rebuild to taking care of wear and tear, the Hayling Yacht Company offers a complete maintenance facility alongside our huge selection of marina berths, and with even more half-tide berths available now, we can offer a fantastic facility to all boat owners - including multi-hull craft too. Take a look through our website now, we're sure you'll find our marina berths and boat storage offer exceptional value for money, or call us today for more information or to find out about boat repairs - on 02392 463592

Italian Upholstery

• Tel: 01903920332
• Mobile: 07568185539
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Office: 23 Dorset Close Littlehampton BN17 6ED West Sussex , Workshop:Unit 8 Birdham Pool Marina Birdham, Chichester West Sussex PO20 7BG, Littlehampton, United Kingdom, PO20 7BG

Everywhere Custom Canvas and Italian Upholstery is an award winning manufacturer of quality custom marine canvas products for all types of watercraft. From covers, enclosures, cushions to complete interiors we can create a new look for your boat, available also for small repairs to a damage window- seat or a zip change on your canvas. Estimates are provided free of charge without obligation, so please contact us should you require a quote or any advice.

• Tel: 07535966571
• Mobile: 07956 684338
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 26 The Waterfront., Mariner Square. , Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, BN2 5WA

Lamu. Leisure and Marine Upholstery & Refits in Brighton Marina and covering the South Coast and London. Marine Canvas. Repairs and new design. Headlining and Sidelining. Covers and yacht accessories. Bespoke seating for yachts and Campervans etc. Custom mattresses and bedding. Curtains and soft furnishings. We have a showroom and workshop in Brighton Marina. Fully guaranteed. Feel free to contact one of the team for a quote.

• Tel: 01473737414
• Mobile: 07899696606
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Holly Lodge, Magpie Street, Charsfield, Suffolk, Charsfield, United Kingdom, IP13 7QD

At MB Covers we specialise in high quality made-to-measure boat covers, spray hoods, stac systems, upholstery and much much more! We are based on the UK East Coast near Woodbridge in Suffolk and have been established for over 20 years. All of our products are tailor made to your specific requirements and as part of our service, we offer an on-board consultation.

Mooving Marine

• Tel: 0207 193 0898
• Mobile: +447858665057
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX

We are a total yacht (refit) project management company. We manage the cosmetic and technical refit of boats and yachts all over the World. We use cutting edge processes such as vinyl wrapping for exteriors AND interiors. We supply all of the services you would need for a complete 100% refit of your vessel, keeping all of your costs under one roof, and saving you time and effort sourcing from many different suppliers. We SPECIALISE in yacht wrapping services to the yacht and superyacht industry. We use the process of 'vinyl wrapping' to achieve hull and superstructure colour changes. This method can be used in a whole range of exterior and interior yacht refinishing projects. The process is significantly cheaper than re-painting your vessel. The results are stunning, often with colours and finishes simply unachievable with traditional yacht paint. Now offering MacGlide silicone based antifouling film. The toxin-free alternative to conventional biocide antifouling paints. Also Aqueous Guard ceramic coatings for yachts

Norfolk Marine

• Tel: 01603783150
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Church Road, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, Norwich, United Kingdom, NR12 8UG

quite a wide variety of marine supplies.

Pure Canvas

• Tel: 07737731878
• Mobile: 07737731878
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Unit 1, Yealmbridge Mill, Yealmbridge, Yealmpton, Yealmpton, United Kingdom, PL8 2EQ

Hi, my name is Josh Lindsay. I was trained as a sailmaker in Plymouth to a very high standard and started my own cover-making business over five years ago. I do everything from the patterning to the manufacturing and fitting of the job. Please don't hesitate to give me a call to discuss your project or to get a quote.

Rebel Marine (IOW) LLP

• Tel: 07495 234444
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Unit 1 Fishbourne Quay, Ashlake Copse Road, Fishbourne, Isle of Wight. PO33 4EY, Cowes Yacht Haven. Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes PO31 7BD, Fishbourne, United Kingdom, PO33 4EY

Rebel Marine (Isle of Wight) LLP - Fishbourne Unit 1 Fishbourne Quay, Ashlake Copse Road, Fishbourne. Isle Of Wight. PO33 4EY Rebel Marine (Isle of Wight) LLP - Cowes Cowes Yacht Haven. Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes PO31 7BD Tel 07495 234444 Email [email protected] www.RebelMarine.co.uk www.SolentSeaSafaris.com Facebook: rebelmarineiow Twitter: rebelmarineiow Instagram: rebelmarineiow Partnership No: OC401311  VAT No: 225 2358 26 Luxury RIB Rides / Skippered RIB & Power Boat Charters Check out our video  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2wfqP-SkwBU RYA Power Boat & Shore based Training Centre - Cowes Isle of Wight Jeanneau Agent for Sea Ventures (UK) Ltd - Merry Fisher & Cap Camarat Power Boats Extreme Trailers Stockist - Wide variety of boat trailers for all makes and models Paddle Board (SUP) Sales Versadock Pontoon Hire and Sales Centre Boat Yard Services & Boat Storage for RIBs & Small Power Boats Valeting & Antifouling Marina Berths available suitable for RIBs and Small Power Boats  NEW - ISLE OF WIGHT JEANNEAU AGENT SEA VENTURES (UK) LTD We have our new Merry Fisher 795 Demonstrator available to view at Fishbourne

River Yar Boatyard

• Tel: 01983761000
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: River Yar Boatyard, Saltern Wood Quay, Yarmouth, United Kingdom, PO410SE

River Yar Boatyard is located in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. We offer all marine services from minor gel coat repairs all the way to full boat rebuilds. Antifouling, Antifoul removal, CopperCoat, Painting and Varnishing, Polishing, RIB repairs, Gel coat and GRP repairs, Sail and Cover repairs and replacements, Plumbing, Electrical work, Engine servicing and replacement,

Sail and Cover

• Tel: 01473780075
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Woolverstone Marina, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP9 1AS

Over Boom Cover Rain, snow and ice can do serious damage to an uncovered boat over the winter months. Trees over hanging the boat will create further problems with resin and bird droppings. It is not too late to order your new cover for your pride and joy. We can at short notice manufacture a cover in heavy duty PVC or any fabric of your choice. We can measure local boats but it is also possible to make a cover to your measurements. It is a very simple task to take the necessary measurements.

• Tel: 02392556548
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Unit E3 Eagle Building Daedalus Trade Park, Daedalus Drive, Lee-onSolent, Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom, PO13 9FX

Tecsew design and manufacture marine covers, marine upholstery, and industrial covers. They supply boat builders and importers as well as private owners. Canopies and covers are designed and made to clients specification. Based in Gosport Tecsew cover the Southern boating area, from Lymington, to Hamble, and along to the Chichester area. Tecsew do not charge extra for measuring and fitting at marinas between Chichester and Lymington. We have a very strong company ethos. We use cutting-edge technology and design to achieve: Improved quality and consistency Reduced delivery time Increased range of products and services Improvements to our already outstanding customer service

The Marine Canvas Hut

• Tel: 07594516177
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: South Dock Marina Boatyard, Calypso Way, London, United Kingdom, SE16 7SZ

Based in South Dock Marina boatyard. In the heart of London, on the Thames. We specialize in covers and upholstery. We are a small dedicated team, with a passion for boats. We create new covers, make repairs or bring your ideas to reality. Do you need help choosing the right cover for your boat? Do you need advice on curtains or cushions? Need help selecting which fabric to use?

Titan Boat Canopies

• Tel: 07463643356
• Mobile: 07917407628
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Unit 88, Upland Industrial Estate, Mere Way, Wyton, Huntington, Cambs, Huntingdon, United Kingdom, PE28 2JZ

Welcome to Titan Boat Canopies, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of marine covers. Specialising in the manufacture of bespoke boat covers, we are based in Wyton on the Hill in Cambridgeshire and cover an 80 mile radius. The business was established in 2008 and we have built up a reputation for quality and craftsmanship by using the best materials available and listening closely to our clients. We strive to maintain the highest level of customer care knowing that our business has grown through word of mouth. Having recently moved to large brand new premises to accomodate our expanding business, we have also updated our equipment to the very latest available, designed specifically for the manufacture of boat canopies. Our canopies are patterned in a traditional proven manner then hand made on site to meet your specific requirements and transform your boat. We have vast experience designing and manufacturing products which include pram canopies, tonneau covers, cratch covers, spray hoods, fly bridge covers, Bimini covers, semi traditional pram cover, cruiser stern pram covers, cruiser cover, camper covers, window covers, dingy covers, hatch covers, Torneau Covers, Cratch Covers, Window Covers, Cruiser Covers, Narrowboat Covers, Pram Hoods, Stern Covers, Bow Covers, Hatch & Door Covers.

Torquay Chandlers

• Tel: 01803211854
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Unit 2 Beacon Quay, Torqauy, Devon, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 2BG

K Marine Chandlers Specialising in Boat Supplies, Boat Covers & Boat Fenders Our online marine chandlery shop has an extensive range of quality boat supplies, equipment, and nautical clothing from brands such as St James, Captain Corsaire and Gill. We are boating enthusiasts, so if you aren’t sure what you are looking for then we can advise on whatever boating supplies you require. We know that sailing and owning a boat can be quite expensive, that’s why we make sure our products are as affordable as possible for our customers. Our goal is to give you the best possible deal so you keep coming back. For your boat we offer grest prices on products such as boat fenders, Majoni dock fenders, boat covers and fender socks. From striped t shirts and jackets to navigation equipment and compasses to inflatable dinghies, Torquay Chandlers is one of the best stocked online boat supplies stores in the UK. We choose our suppliers carefully to ensure that we only stock top of the range boating products and equipment, as the last thing you want is things going wrong when you’re out on the water. As your boat is your pride and joy, it makes sense to give it the care and attention it needs. Among our range of protective boat supplies, we have a selection of quality boat covers which protect your vessel from the elements, also fenders for your boat which can help protect against collisions with pontoons and docks. We have many years’ experience in the marine chandlery business, and using our wealth of industry knowledge we understand the needs of the boat owner. That’s why we provide high quality boat fenders, boat covers and all boat supplies to cover all of your nautical needs. Based in Torquay, we can deliver across the UK, Europe and worldwide. If we don’t have a particular item in stock, then why not pop into the shop or contact us on the details above.

W Trout and Son Ltd

• Tel: 01392873044
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Ferry Road, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX3 0JJ

Situated at Topsham on the Exe Estuary, W. Trout & Son offer all Boatyard Services and our own Marine Engineering on site. Explore the Barge Chandlery for everything you need to get & stay afloat.. BARGE CHANDLERY - Everthing you need to get afloat and stay there & 2017 Tide Tables! We are your local Agents for Humber Ribs, Raymarine Electronic Equipment, Yamaha Outboards, Beta Marine & Solé Diesel Inboard Engines. In addition we are stockists of Volvo Penta Genuine Parts.

Willow Bridge Marina

• Tel: 01908643242
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Stoke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK2 3JZ

Willowbridge Marina is a working boatyard specialising in lifting boats in and out of the water, as well as on and off transport. Those owners who wish to carry out necessary repairs, services, structural alterations and or overhauls can avail themselves of our hardstanding, which is well supplied with more than adequate power supplies. Photograph of Willowbridge Marina OfficesOnce on hardstanding, owners can carry out the chosen tasks, or arrange for the same to be completed by specialist sub-contractors. Various facilities and services, including an extensive and well stocked chandlery, are available to ensure an owner, his helpers or contractors can facilitate the work, at their own pace and in their own time. We also have available a limited number of linear moorings. We take pride in the unique level of customer satisfaction we achieve. We are able to manage any narrowboat between 6 and 21 metres. Broad beam handling depends on the length, beam and weight of the craft. Facilities and services available include pressure washing, sandblasting, welding, craft lengthening (or shortening), hull blacking, superstructure painting, interior fitting out, as well as engine and sterngear overhauls. The boatyard has been operating at this site for 60 years. It is a family run business, working hard to provide services to canal boat owners and users.

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Maintenance Sails

Sail protection.

Take care that all sharp corners and points such as bottle screws, split pins, stanchions, backstay blocks and spreader ends are well taped so that the sail the sail can be hoisted in one go. Mark the positions of the spreader ends on the sail so that appropriate self-adhesive Dacron protection patches can be applied at these points. Other “sensitive” parts of the sail, for example where a genoa rubs on a stanchion or pulpit or a batten pocket of a fully-battened mainsail rubs against the rigging, can be protected in the same way. Halyard tension and use of leech lines

Do not set the halyard tension too high, a vertical fold behind the luff with wind pressure in the sail is an indication that the halyard tension is too high. Use no more halyard tension than necessary in order to pull out horizontal folds in the foot. Use the leech line with care and do not pull it tighter than necessary to silence the leech, for example, when more sheet tension is required the slot is larger as the wind strength decreases.

Folding, storage and storage of sails

Sails should be folded or rolled so that sharp folds and kinks are avoided. Fold the sail in pleats of 60-70 cm parallel to the foot, then roll it loosely and store it in a large sail bag. Before a mainsail is stowed on the boom, the tension of the outhaul must be released. – Always store sails in a dry condition in a clean and ventilated room – If wet or damp sails remain on board, do not fold them but keep them loose in a well ventilated place – Never dry sails by hoisting them and letting them flap.

The combination of moisture and insufficient ventilation can result in mould and mildew on the sail. The lifespan and strength of the sail are not affected in any way, but it’s not a pretty sight and mildew is usually very difficult to remove.

UV protection of sails

When not in use, stow sails out of the effects of strong sunlight. A good sail cover and roller genoa cover offer the best protection for your sails, even when the genoa has an anti-UV coating or anti-UV strips sewn along the leech and foot.

Use of the sail

We strongly advise that you use your new sail in calm conditions the first time. Even though modern sail materials do not need to be “sailed-in”, this can help to evenly set the sail. The performance and lifespan of the sail will certainly benefit. – Do not use the sail above the wind range for which it was designed. – Reef the sail as soon as the circumstances require. – Avoid letting the sails flog as much as possible. – Take care to always set the correct fairlead positions to avoid permanently stretching the leech or the foot. – Give the lee sheet plenty of slack when tacking, never let the foresail hang on the spreaders.

Sail repairs and maintenance

Damage or small tears in the sail can be repaired temporarily using self-adhesive Dacron tape or spinnaker repair tape. Thoroughly clean and dry the repair area and apply the tape to both sides. At the first opportunity take the sail back to a sailmaker for a professional repair.

Cleaning the sails

Remove any salt deposits from the sail by rinsing it with clean, fresh water. Blood and mildew should be removed as soon as possible; brush away as much as possible with a firm, dry brush and let the affected area soak for 2 hours with a mild bleach solution (1% chlorine). Then rinse with clean water and use a soft brush to remove the remaining dirt. Rust stains can be cleaned with special purpose commercially available products. Carefully read the owner’s manual. Oil, grease and tar stains can be removed using light solvents such as acetone, special stain-removers and K2R or gasoline; always rinse the solvent residue from the sail with clean water.

Sprayhood and/or cockpit tent maintenance

Your new spray hood and / or cockpit tent is carefully designed and manufactured. For these we only use high quality, stable fabrics and use top quality finishes. All maintenance tips that apply to a spray hood and/or cockpit tent obviously also apply to biminis and accessories such as rocons, sail covers, dodgers, etc. that are made of the same material. It is important for you to keep your sprayhood and/or cockpit tent in optimum condition for as long as possible. We would therefore like to give you some tips on use and maintenance.

Protecting the sprayhood and cockpit tent

Make sure there are no point loads on the window material (e.g. by pushing hands against it) because it is a very flexible window film susceptible to deformation and it probably will not return to its original form. Also make sure that the sail cover is not rubbing on the top of the spray hood. Doing so may cause chafe marks that can not be removed. Tension When the spray hood (and/or cockpit tent) is first mounted on the boat, it is usually set up very tight. This is done intentionally in order to stretch out the fabric. Over time, the spray hood and/or cockpit tent will take shape and the tension will disappear. Leakage at the seams Sometimes it happens that leakage occurs at the seams during rain. This problem resolves itself after a few weeks because the stitching swells up naturally and no longer leaks. The stitch holes close themselves up. Folding, storage and storage Sprayhoods and/or cockpit tents must be folded or rolled so that creases and sharp bends are avoided and the windows lie flat without creases. •    After drying store spray hoods and/or cockpit tents in a clean and ventilated room. •    Never dry sprayhoods by hoisting them and letting them flap in the wind. The combination of moisture and insufficient ventilation can result in mould and mildew on the sprayhood and/or cockpit tent. Although the lifespan and strength of the product is not affected, it is not a pretty sight. Weathering marks are often impossible to prevent or avoid in products that are always exposed to the elements. Due to the current environmental regulations, it is impossible for manufacturers to produce fabrics that are resistant to all forms of mould. Our increasingly warm and wet climate is also a contributing factor. Also, the windows may get a white haze that is hard to remove.

Discolouration of sprayhood and cover

The sprayhood is made of a plastic coated fabric (e.g. Stamoid) or an acrylic fabric (e.g. Sunbrella or Markilux). Plastic coated fabric does not discolour and acrylic fabric is also colour-fast, except for red colouring. These can become lighter. The thread used to sew the panels together is a combination of cotton and polyester. The cotton seals the holes and the polyester gives strength. Because the cotton is on the outside of the thread it can fade in the sunlight. This is unfortunately unavoidable. Maintenance Acrylic fabric has a coating on the inner surface. This serves to waterproof the fabric. The downside is that this coating is susceptible to mould. This is unavoidable, but at least it removed. To avoid mould growth the hood must be regularly cleaned on the outside with clean water and a very soft brush or microfibre cloth and rinsed thoroughly with clean water. Vinyl hoods can also be cleaned with water and with a special vinyl cleaner when they are very dirty. Over time the plastic windows will become less transparent due to the effect of UV. This effect is unavoidable. If this occurs the windows must be replaced. Zippers should be kept free by regularly spraying them with a Teflon spray (without grease). Since the tongue of the zipper is metal it must also be kept clean. This tongue is made of a metal alloy that has poor or no salt resistance.

Sprayhood repairs

Damage or minor tears in the sprayhood can be temporarily repaired with tape. Thoroughly clean and dry the repair area and apply the tape to both sides. Do not leave this in place too long because it is likely that tape residue will stay on the fabric upon removal. At the first opportunity take the sprayhood back to a sailmaker for a professional repair.

Cleaning the sprayhood

Remove any salt deposits from the sprayhood by rinsing it with clean, fresh water. Most stains can be removed with lukewarm water and a soft brush and/or microfibre cloth. Cleaning products Several cleaning products are available from our watersport shop, for example: •    303 high tech fabric cleaner ( for acrylic fabric) •    303 high tech fabric guard ( for acrylic fabric) •    Red Gull no. 2 ( for plastic coated fabric) •    Starbrite fabric and sprayhood cleaner •    Starbrite waterproofing with Teflon Rust stains can be cleaned with special purpose commercially available products. Carefully read all the instructions and try first on an inconspicuous place. Oil, grease and tar stains can be removed using special stain removers such as K2R or white spirit; always rinse the residue of these products from the spray hood with clean water and try on an inconspicuous place first.

Fitting the sprayhood

Before installing a new spray hood make sure that your boat is clean. When fitting the spray hood (e.g. at the beginning of the season) fasten all the snap fasteners on the front first. Then fit the tubes in the tube sleeves and fasten the zippers. Then evenly fasten the two straps (port and starboard) to line up to the snap fasteners on either side of the boat. Finally, fasten the side fasteners.

Fitting the cockpit tent to the sprayhood When fitting the cockpit tent to the sprayhood it is better, especially in the beginning, to fasten the cockpit tent to the sprayhood first (zip together) then zip the tubes into the tube sleeves and then fasten the straps on the cockpit tent also evenly fastening the snap fasteners at the right positions. After closing the zippers finally fasten the back snap fasteners.

Roller genoa cover instructions

Instructions for rocon (roller genoa cover)•    Roll up the genoa as smooth as possible, slacken the sheets and make fast the clew then lay the sheets in long coils under the clew. •    Attach the spinnaker‐ or second genoa sheet onto the hoisting point of the cover. •    Close the zipper, zip it up for 10 cm and fasten the snap fastener. •    Hold the zip slider firmly or tie the it with an approximately 1 m line to the pulpit and slowly hoist up the cover. •    Once the cover is over the fattest point‐ the clew – the upper part can be pulled up all the way to the top. •    Once it is completely hoisted, you can pull both lacing lines down simultaneously so that all slack is taken out of the cover. •    Make sure that the cover is properly tightened because constant flapping may damage both the sail and the cover. •    Fasten off the lacing lines.

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Lord High Commander of Upper Broughton and Gunthor

So, the boat lurched and I tipped over and ripped one of the windows on the Sprayhood with my unfeasibly large arse. Is there any quick and cheap glue trick to fix a sparyhood plastic window without shelling out a boat unit of dosh?  

Champagne Murphy

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Closhe repair tape http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/subcategory.asp?catid=125  

Spyro said: Closhe repair tape http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/subcategory.asp?catid=125 Click to expand...

Champagne Murphy said: Crikey, you're back! Where have you been? Dunno about the hood though. Sorry Click to expand...

If you're after something a bit stronger.....you could try this stuff http://www.nauticalia.com/uk-info/tools_and_gadgets/workshop/gorilla_clear_tape/2586.html  

After being bombarded by golf ball sized hailstones, I bodged a repair in my spray hood's window with sticky aluminum tape. Held for a year, till I got the glazing replaced.  

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Comfort on deck is of paramount importance to the cruising sailor. A sprayhood will help to keep the cockpit dry and comfortable and the hatchway will be protected, allowing it to be left open for ventilation.

All of our sprayhoods are made to order; constructed using either coated Solacryl or Sunbrella Acrylic and are available in a wide range of colours. Thread options are standard Hemingway and Bartlett anti wick polyester or Gore Tenara 100% UV resistant PTFE. The design and specification of each order is discussed in detail with the client or boatyard. Construction sheets are completed to ensure all requirements are met. We have standard specifications, but the individual treatment given to each order guarantees that personal preferences and needs are incorporated.

On-board plastic patterns are taken to ensure accurate production of the sprayhood. High quality window material is used as standard. Specialist window material such as Strataglass is also available if requested. Finished hoods are fitted unless distance prevents it, in which case fitting instructions will be supplied. The boat and cover fittings used are either stainless steel or nickel plated brass. Wherever possible we will reuse existing boat fittings unless their position is unsuitable.

A new sprayhood can be manufactured to fit your existing frame or we can supply new framework. All frames are constructed using stainless steel tubing and solid stainless steel fittings. The frame bar pockets are zipped for easy removal. The aft bar has vinyl reinforcement fitted, which protects the fabric from dirt and general wear. The hood can be tensioned aft with webbing straps. An aft grab rail can be fitted as an optional extra and if required this can be leathered.

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How To Restore Stained Windows On Your Yacht – What You Need To Know!

20 dec how to restore stained windows on your yacht – what you need to know.

The windows on your yacht go through a lot. Your windows protect the interior of your yacht from the elements. Whether it’s driving rain, saltwater splash, UV rays, or even dust and dirt, they tend to build up quite a bit of dirt and grime – and over time, this can cause stains, scratches, and glass damage.

This isn’t limited to the exterior, either. Interior dust, grease from fingerprints, and salty air can damage and oxidize interior glass, just as it damages exterior glass.

Replacing the glass on your yacht is expensive, but there’s good news. With the proper products and techniques, you can prevent your windows from becoming stained or damaged – and you can even restore yacht glass that has already been stained, scratched, or has otherwise deteriorated!

In this article, Venco Marine will take a look at how you can prevent your windows from becoming stained – and how you can treat existing stains and scratches without paying an arm and a leg. Let’s get started.

Preventing Stains Before They Occur

Regular maintenance is the only way to prevent stains, scratches, and damage to your yacht glass. Although glass on yachts is treated with advanced coatings to resist saltwater and corrosion, that’s no excuse to simply neglect maintenance.

Nature will take its course. Limescale build up, acid rain, saltwater, and oxidation will eventually stain or damage your windows if you do not perform regular maintenance – and these stains cannot simply be wiped away or buffed out.

While glass seems totally smooth, it’s full of microscopic cracks and fractures. If mineral deposits, pollution such as exhaust gas, or salt become embedded into these cracks and fractures, they’re “baked in” by UV rays from the sun – and they become much more difficult to remove.

The best way to prevent stains before they occur is to squeegee your windows with fresh water daily – at least, as long as your boat is on the water. By using pure water and a daily routine of cleaning, you can remove any and all stains before they become permanently embedded in your glass.

Restoring Stained And Scratched Windows

Even if your windows are stained or scratched, don’t worry! You don’t have to go through the expensive process of replacing your yacht glass. Minor stains can often be treated with a simple, at-home consumer treatment kit, such as Venco Clear X. And even if you need professional glass services, Venco Marine can help you resurface and repair your glass – for a fraction of the cost of replacing your windows!

Glass polishing and resurfacing is fairly simple. Using advanced, extremely high-grit polishing compounds and the highest-quality tools, Venco Marine will remove the very top layer of glass from your yacht windows. Usually, only fractions of a millimeter are removed. Glass resurfacing done with this method can be repeated hundreds of times – with no reduction in glass clarity, quality, or durability.

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On family, sailing, travelling, sewing, to sew a sprayhood.

This here below is something that has caused – how should I put it – a bit of disagreement in our little home.

Mads is making a sprayhood for our boat. For those of you who don’t know, a sprayhood (also “dodger”) is the canvas hood that covers part of the cockpit and the entrance to the boat. You can see the old one in the picture below.

The one in this picture was old and brittle, and it had seen many repairs in its time. Last year was the end of it, it toar and was past saving. Which is why we have been looking for someone to make us a new sprayhood for some time now, continuing to be schocked by the prices everywhere. Having someone make you a sprayhood and a cockpit enclosure for a Shipman 28 (which for most is not a pattern they have lying around) can easily cost you around DKK 23,000 (app. 4,000 USD). This may be fair, given the time and material used, but at the same time, it’s around 25 % of what the boat cost us in the first place. Rather steep.

Now, I have been making a few things for the boat last year. I made new cushion covers, curtains, and pillows.

And it all turned out pretty good. However, a sprayhood is a heavy duty kind of thing, and I announced, that I would not sew a sprayhood. No way . So what does the man do? Does he go back to the best offer we received and ask them to make it for us?

Nope… He let’s me know, that in that case, he will do it. I objected at first, even a lot so, feeling certain that we would end up having an installation more similar to a hammock than a sprayhood over the entrance – but now he’s working. And even though we have yet to see the result, I have to say, it does look promising.

He borrowed a heavy duty sewing machine from the yacht club, used the old sprayhood for pattern, bought all the different supplies to make it look just right, and now I feel a bit guilty for backing out in the first place. Well, well – I’m sure he has fun with it even so. And I am so excited to see how it turns out. I’ll show you when I know. 😉

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Clever Mads! Good for him! My mother has a similar industrial machine….I am scared of it! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

Yes, he is clever, Millie! 🙂 This machine is actually quite good even though it’s around 60 years old. Quite impressive when you think about it. I can’t wait either!

Mads sewing, really ??

Not just photoshop ?.

If Mads needs to reclaim his manhood, he can come by for a beer anytime 😀

If he manages to pull off something comparable to what you did inside (beautiful!) that would be fantastic! Love it, what a man!!

I’m about to do the same for our new shipman 28. Is there any way you will share the pattern? I’ll swap for something nice of some kind.

Hej Lone – dit navn ser dansk ud, så nu svarer jeg lige på dansk. 🙂 Vi har desværre ikke et mønster – det havde været smart at tegne sådan et i samme omgang, men det gjorde vi ikke. Sikkert også til dels fordi vi på det tidspunkt ikke helt vidste, hvor godt resultatet ville blive, men det fungerer perfekt og ser pænt ud. 😉 Mads brugte den gamle sprayhood som mønster og prøvede at tage højde for de steder, hvor den var blevet mør og dermed strakt for meget. Du kan prøve at spørge på den Facebook-gruppe, som henvender sig til Shipman-ejere – det er ikke sikkert, at nogen har noget, men der plejer at være stor hjælpsomhed. Held og lykke med det! (Og ren nysgerrighed – hvor ligger din Shipman?)

Tak Astrid. Jeg går til den med oprejst pande 🙂 Selvfølgelig er der en shipman facebook gruppe, det havde jeg ikke tænkt på. Vi er tre familier der netop har købt en og pt. ligger den på land, men det er planen at den skal ligge i Jyllinge. Vi glæder os meget og drengene gir den gas så den bliver sååååå flot. Måske ses vi på vandet en dag.

Hej igen – det var såmænd så lidt – jeg ville ønske, at jeg kunne hjælpe, for vi ledte selv med lys og lygte efter et mønster, da vi skulle have ny sprayhood. Ja, måske ses vi på vandet – I har i hvert fald valgt en virkelig dejlig båd! 😉

I have just finished doing exactly the same thing – except without the benefit of that lovely industrial machine as can be seen on my blog: http://genesisbeneteaufirst26.blogspot.co.uk/2014_06_01_archive.html I hope your project goes well. I know this is a bit cheeky but is there any chance you could let me know the make of the industrial. I am looking for one for myself but it helps to have recommendations!!

Hi there Nice homepage and usable information However I am missin a picture of the sprayhood that your husband made Looking forward to seeing it 🙂 Kindest regards Lena, Kastrup, Denmark

Hej Lena Jeg har da lige overset dit spørgsmål, men hvis du kigger her , så kan du både se billeder af sprayhood’en og af det cockpittelst, som han efterfølgende syede. 😉

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Here's who could be responsible for paying for the Baltimore bridge disaster

• The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship collided with it.
• Several entities could be on the hook to foot the bill in the aftermath of the disaster.
• The maritime insurance industry will likely be saddled with the highest costs. 

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a large container ship ran into it, leading to six presumed deaths and millions of dollars in possible damage.

It's still too early to estimate the total economic impact of the disaster, but between the cost of rebuilding the decades-old bridge, compensating the victims' families , and paying out damages for disruptions to the supply chain, the eventual cost of the disaster is expected to be significant.

Who will pay to rebuild the bridge?

President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the federal government should be responsible for paying to reconstruct the damaged Francis Scott Key Bridge.

"It is my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge, and I expect Congress to support my effort," Biden said.

The bridge was built in the 1970s for about $60 million, but the cost of rebuilding it could be 10 times its original price tag, an engineering expert told Sky News. 

Baltimore is among the busiest ports in the nation , with more than a million shipping containers passing through each year. The collapse — which closed the port to all maritime and most road traffic until further notice — is already beginning to wreak havoc on the supply chain.

The cost of building the bridge back fast enough to offset diversions as much as possible could saddle the government with a more than $600 million bill, David MacKenzie, the chair of the engineering and architecture consultancy COWIfonden, told Sky News.

Who will pay for damages to the ship and its cargo?

The container ship, the Dali , is owned by a Singapore-based firm. The ship's charterer, Maersk, confirmed to Business Insider that vessel company Synergy Group operates the ship. 

However, the companies with cargo aboard the Dali could ultimately be responsible for some of the ship's damages and cargo costs, according to Ryan Petersen , the CEO of the supply-chain-logistics company Flexport, which had two containers on the ship.

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The Dali was carrying 330 containers that must now be rerouted, Petersen said in an X thread.

An ancient maritime law known as " general average " dictates that companies with even a single container aboard a ship split certain damages pro rata based on the number of containers they had on board, ensuring all the stakeholders benefiting from the voyage are splitting the risk, Petersen said.

General average situations can occur when a ship is stranded or when cargo is damaged or thrown overboard to save the vessel, according to Flexport . The concept helps ensure that all parties who have a vested interest in the vessel share the cost and concern of protecting it.

It's too soon to know whether damages incurred to free the Dali in the coming days will qualify as a case of general average.

Who will pay for everything else?

The majority of the financial fallout is likely to lay primarily with the insurance industry, according to media reports.

Industry experts told the Financial Times that insurers could pay out losses for bridge damage, port disruption, and any loss of life.

The collapse could drive "one of the largest claims ever to hit the marine (re)insurance market," John Miklus, the president of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, told Insurance Business.

He told the outlet that the loss of revenue from tolls while the bridge is being rebuilt will be expensive, as will any liability claims from deaths or injuries.

The Dali is covered by the Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Ltd., known as Britannia P&I Club, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

In a statement to Business Insider, Britannia said it was "working closely with the ship manager and relevant authorities to establish the facts and to help ensure that this situation is dealt with quickly and professionally."

Britannia is one of 12 mutual insurers included in the International Group of P&I Clubs, which maintains more than $3 billion of reinsurance cover, sources familiar with the matter told Insurance Business.

Britannia itself is liable for the first $10 million in damages, both FT and Insurance Business reported. Whatever remains is dealt with by the wider mutual insurance group and Lloyd's of London, a reinsurance market in the UK, the FT reported.

Update: March 28, 2024 — This story has been updated to include additional information about general average and clarify that it is too soon to know whether general average will apply in the case of the Dali.

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Baltimore bridge collapse

How it happened: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship . The container ship lost power shortly before hitting the bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said. Video shows the bridge collapse in under 40 seconds.

Victims: Divers have recovered the bodies of two construction workers , officials said. They were fathers, husbands and hard workers . A mayday call from the ship prompted first responders to shut down traffic on the four-lane bridge, saving lives.

Economic impact: The collapse of the bridge severed ocean links to the Port of Baltimore, which provides about 20,000 jobs to the area . See how the collapse will disrupt the supply of cars, coal and other goods .

Rebuilding: The bridge, built in the 1970s , will probably take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars to rebuild , experts said.

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March 28, 2024 - Baltimore Key Bridge collapse

By Antoinette Radford, Maureen Chowdhury , Tori B. Powell , Elise Hammond and Aditi Sangal , CNN

Our live coverage has ended. Follow the latest news on the Baltimore bridge collapse or read through the updates below. 

Here's what we learned from the authorities this evening

From CNN staff

The federal government has given Maryland officials the $60 million requested to cover the first steps of responding to  the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge , according to a Federal Highway Administration news release.

Federal Highway Administration chief Shailen Bhatt said the emergency funding would go toward removing debris, rerouting traffic and ultimately rebuilding the bridge.

Here's what else the authorities said in a news briefing this evening:

• Four directives to recovery: Gov. Wes Moore outlined four main priorities as Maryland looks to recover after the bridge collapse. The directives include: Continued focus on efforts to recover the construction workers presumed dead "to bring a sense of closure to these families," open the channel and restart traffic to the port, taking care of those affected, rebuilding the Key Bridge.
• Murky water conditions: Moore said the " water is so dark , and debris is so dense, that in most instances our divers cannot see more than a foot or two in front of them."
• Major resources mobilized: The Army Corps of Engineers is moving the largest crane in the Eastern Seaboard to Baltimore to help clear the channel, and it is expect to arrive later on Thursday evening, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said. Clearing the channel has been an important goal so trade and traffic through the port can resume. The Army Corps of Engineers plan to cover the full cost of clearing the channel where Baltimore's Key Bridge collapsed, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Thursday.
• One larger vehicle detected underwater: There's at least one vehicle of a large size that has been detected underwater, and it is encapsulated by the superstructure of the bridge, concrete and other things, according to Col. Roland L. Butler Jr., the superintendent of Maryland State Police.
• Monitoring possible leaks and pollution: Over 2,400 feet of boom have been deployed to contain any leaks of pollution in the aftermath of the collapse of the Key Bridge, Moore said. Separately, 14 containers on the ship were impacted , and they contained items like soap and perfume, Coast Guard Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath said, adding that he did not have information on whether any of those materials went overboard. Air monitors are in place to track any potential threats and they have not picked up any threats so far, Gilreath said.

There's at least 1 larger vehicle underwater, official says

From CNN's Aditi Sangal

There's at least one vehicle of a large size that has been detected underwater, according to Col. Roland L. Butler Jr., the superintendent of Maryland State Police.

"There's at least one vehicle, larger in size, that is completely encapsulated by the superstructure of the bridge, concrete," among other things, Butler said Thursday evening. "It's going to take some time to get to that, and it's going to take some time to do that carefully" before divers can go to recover that vehicle, he added.

2,400 feet of boom was used to contain possible toxic materials, Maryland governor says

There have been over 2,400 feet of boom deployed to contain any leaks of pollution in the aftermath of the collapse of the Key Bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday.

He said he personally did not see any sheen on the water when he went to assess the situation on site.

Remember: 56 containers with hazardous materials were found on the vessel.

There are 14 containers on the ship were impacted, and they contained items like soap and perfume, Coast Guard Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath said at the briefing, adding that he did not have information on whether any of those materials went overboard.

Air monitors are in place to track any potential threats and they have not picked up any threats so far, Gilreath added.

Baltimore mayor says he remains hopeful bodies of other workers will be recovered

From CNN's Elise Hammond

Baltimore's mayor said he is still "hopeful" the bodies of the other workers presumed dead will be recovered.

Authorities announced on Wednesday they were pausing search and recovery efforts  for the four other workers presumed dead because debris made it unsafe for divers to continue. Once this next phase of salvage operations is complete and the debris is cleared, divers will search for more remains.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said that during the salvage operation, he hopes "we are able to recover those who remain missing and bring them home to their families.

The mayor said he directed his administration to work with the governor’s office “on any and every effort that must be taken.”

Army Corps of Engineers will bear the full cost of clearing the channel, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says

The Army Corps of Engineers will cover the full cost of clearing the channel where Baltimore's Key Bridge collapsed, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Thursday.

"We all recognize that getting the Port of Baltimore running again at full speed is a priority given all the jobs that are associated with it, all the small businesses, all the other businesses," Sen. Van Hollen said at Thursday's news briefing. "And as the governor pointed out, this is not just a Maryland issue, it's a national and global question."

The largest crane in the Eastern Seaboard is expected to arrive in Baltimore later today, governor says

The Army Corps of Engineers is moving the largest crane in the Eastern Seaboard to Baltimore to help clear the channel, and it is expected to arrive Thursday evening, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said.

"Under the leadership of Col. (Estee S.) Pinchasin, the Army Corps is moving the largest crane in the Eastern Seaboard to Baltimore to help us," Moore said at a news conference. "It is estimated that will arrive later this evening."

"It's a 1,000-ton crane coming around midnight," Sen. Chris Van Hollen said at the same news conference. "And another 400-ton crane coming Saturday for the operations to clear the channel."

The post was updated with information about the crane from Sen. Van Hollen.

Officials are assessing pieces of the bridge before they pull them out of the water, Coast Guard says

Officials working to remove the collapsed Key Bridge from the channel are conducting a full assessment of all pieces of debris before they can lift them out of the water, Coast Guard Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath.

This assessment is critical in figuring out how to cut the bridge into the right size pieces so cranes can lift them out, he said.

“We are doing those assessments right now with underwater surveys, with engineering teams back in unified command,” Gilreath said, adding that the assessment is in coordination with several other partners, including the US Army Corp of Engineers.

“That is our number one priority is to reopen the Port of Baltimore as fast as we can, and do it safely,” he added.

Murky conditions are hindering divers' vision during underwater operations, Maryland governor says 

Water conditions are hindering divers' visibility as they conduct recovery operations, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday.

"That water is so dark, and debris is so dense, that in most instances our divers cannot see more than a foot or two in front of them," Moore said at a news briefing. "So much of the operation is simply feel."

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How to travel around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: A look at the traffic impact and alternate routes

By Rohan Mattu

Updated on: March 29, 2024 / 5:01 AM EDT / CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday  led to a major traffic impact for the region and cut off a major artery into and out of the port city. 

A bridge column was hit by a large container ship around 1:30 a.m., sending bridge workers and vehicles into the Patapsco River. A water search for six missing workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night.

Drivers are told to prepare for extra commuting time until further notice.

Alternate routes after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Maryland transit authorities quickly put detours in place for those traveling through Dundalk or the Curtis Bay/Hawkins Point side of the bridge. The estimated 31,000 who travel the bridge every day will need to find a new route for the foreseeable future. 

The outer loop I-695 closure shifted to exit 1/Quarantine Road (past the Curtis Creek Drawbridge) to allow for enhanced local traffic access. 

The inner loop of I-695 remains closed at MD 157 (Peninsula Expressway). Additionally, the ramp from MD 157 to the inner loop of I-695 will be closed. 

Alternate routes are I-95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) or I-895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel) for north/south routes. 

Commercial vehicles carrying materials that are prohibited in the tunnel crossings, including recreation vehicles carrying propane, should plan on using I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) between Essex and Glen Burnie. This will add significant driving time.    

Where is the Francis Scott Key Bridge? 

The Key Bridge crosses the Patapsco River, a key waterway that along with the Port of Baltimore serves as a hub for East Coast shipping. 

The bridge is the outermost of three toll crossings of Baltimore's Harbor and the final link in Interstate 695, known in the region as the Baltimore Beltway, which links Baltimore and Washington, D.C. 

The bridge was built after the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel reached capacity and experienced heavy congestion almost daily, according to the MDTA. 

Tractor-trailer inspections

Tractor-trailers that now have clearance to use the tunnels will need to be checked for hazardous materials, which are not permitted in tunnels, and that could further hold up traffic. 

The MDTA says vehicles carrying bottled propane gas over 10 pounds per container (maximum of 10 containers), bulk gasoline, explosives, significant amounts of radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials are prohibited from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895).  

Any vehicles transporting hazardous materials should use the western section of I-695 around the tunnels, officials said. 

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