Marinette Boat Forum

Welcome, You will find lots of help here.
Wayne

Wow, Thanks for sharing.
wayne

Easy to learn, lots of on line help. I never sewed except darning my socks in the Coast Guard. If I can, You can.
Wayne

Bill,I agree. They are great to work with & give advice when needed. They have a forum where people ask questions too. That have a material calculator that figures how much material you need. Been making flag covers and tote bags for gifts for my boating friends. Anyone is welcome to pm me if yo...

Lost photos in computer crash but will take some more. Started with an old Singer machine made for canvas found on ebay. Learned everything else from sailrite.com. They have lots of how to videos. Started sewing for everyone else at boat dock. Mostly make vent covers cushions, deck pads deck covers ...

The shops that sew canvas also bend the frames. Fast Jeff and I did our own. Local shop wanted $900. I said to my self "how hard can it be" If you want to go that route I will start you in the right direction. Cost me about $300. I guessing Fast Jeff Much less. He know how to save the buck...

Just wanted to wish my friends a Merry Christmas.
"Remember the Reason for the season"
Wayne

Well said. I would be lost without the forum. Makes owning a Marinette more enjoyable.
Wayne

Welcome, lots of info here. I'm surprised about a 73 having fiberglass. My 73 fly bridge is alu.
Wayne

Amen on the "engines & owner" Sure glad I have two engines ,because I've come back on one many times. If I were in the gulf I would recommend twins. Get out of the way of storms when need to. Love my Marinette. Would not have anything else.
Wayne