Sounds like the 550 is your best bet, but how long will it take to recover
the cost, or does that not really matter?

Based on the quotes I have gotten from some canvas shops the payback is
about one cockpit cushion. :-) It appears that they make a good percentage
of their revenue from the fabric sale and I already have a 30 yard bolt of
Sunbrella. If this machine survives 6 cushions, the Bimini and a few hatch
and Dorade covers I will be in good shape.

The best news of the weekend however is that SHMBO after inspecting my
handiwork on the sample cushion cover took pity on me and volunteered to do
the sewing as long as it wasn't on her machine. :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
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