Fixing a seam

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   Anyone know a good way to fix a seam that is coming appart?  The vynal has not torn, the stitching has just come out.  Do you have to take the whole skin off to fix it, or can you re stitch while still on?  The seam in question is on the motor box.  

I bought the needle and wax thread, but for the life of me can not figure out a way to do it with the skin on the box.

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azeus17 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-19-2007 Location: Grand Rapids, M Status: Offline Points: 576	Post Options Post Reply Quote azeus17 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fixing a seam Posted: May-15-2009 at 11:54am
	Anyone know a good way to fix a seam that is coming appart? The vynal has not torn, the stitching has just come out. Do you have to take the whole skin off to fix it, or can you re stitch while still on? The seam in question is on the motor box. I bought the needle and wax thread, but for the life of me can not figure out a way to do it with the skin on the box.
	Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique

BuffaloBFN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-24-2007 Location: Gainesville,GA Status: Offline Points: 6094	Post Options Post Reply Quote BuffaloBFN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-15-2009 at 1:08pm
	You can fix that easy with a hook needle. That may not be the real name for it...looks like a big U.
	1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO

BuffaloBFN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-24-2007 Location: Gainesville,GA Status: Offline Points: 6094	Post Options Post Reply Quote BuffaloBFN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-15-2009 at 1:12pm
	Also, let it sit in that Florida sun for a bit before you start. It'll be easier to work with.
	1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO

azeus17 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-19-2007 Location: Grand Rapids, M Status: Offline Points: 576	Post Options Post Reply Quote azeus17 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-15-2009 at 3:55pm
	Greg- Got the needle, but don't know how to run the stitch...
	Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique

LaurelLakeSkier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February-12-2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 485	Post Options Post Reply Quote LaurelLakeSkier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-16-2009 at 2:14am
	You might think about taking the skin off and having all of the seams on the motorbox restitched. If the thread rotted out in one spot, it is likely to be bad in other areas as well. By pulling the skin and taking care of all the seams, you would prevent future problems. If you pull and replace the skin yourself, the cost should be minimal.

Fixing a seam

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