Make Your Own Binnacle / Wheel Cover for Your Boat

Sew it yourself! Binnacle / Wheel Cover Kit lets you make your own binnacle and wheel cover using a premium Sattler® fabric color. Protect both your boat’s compass and wheel with just one, easy-to-install cover. This easy and affordable canvas cover features breathable, UV-resistant Sattler Marine Grade Fabric. Sattler makes a durable, long-lasting cover that will not promote condensation around important instruments. This steering wheel cover kit also features a covered zippered opening for quick and easy installation and removal.
Kits are available in three sizes:
Max Height 4', Max Diameter 28" - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bin...
Max Height 5', Max Diameter 40" - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bin...
Max Height 6', Max Diameter 54" - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bin...
Patterning - 0:56
Cutting Fabric to Size - 17:37
Sewing Covered Zipper Opening - 22:35
Joining Second Fabric Panel - 39:08
Joining Third Fabric Panel - 44:27
Hemming Bottom Edge - 49:26
Fitting Over Binnacle - 53:19
Materials List (Included In Kit):
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - SKU: 5643
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134-2
Sattler® Marine Grade 60" Fabric - We Used SKU: 124346
Lenzip® #10 Black Continuous Molded Tooth Zipper Chain - SKU: 124380
Lenzip® #10 Black Style A Single Locking Delrin® Zipper Pull (Molded Tooth Chain) - SKU: 125132
Polyester Black Loop - SKU: 105036
Tex 90 (V-92) UV Bonded Polyester Thread - In Corresponding Fabric Color
Polyester Black Hook - SKU: 105032
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627
Tools List (Not Included In Kit):
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120...
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ru...
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - SKU: 102766 sailrite.com/Soapstone-Markin...
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Co...
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/Precision-Cuttin...
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafe...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafe...
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983 sailrite.com/Magnetic-Sewing-...
Marker, Straightedge, Pencil

[@ezone913]

It's always interesting watching how others fabricate canvas covers. There are many ways to make a cover for birds to poop on. LOL
Warning to anyone making your pattern in the Desert SW; The strapping tape's glue DOES NOT let go of hot stainless steel.
Make your patterns in the winter month or early morning hours only if you use this method.

[@jimevans5956]

I just made a new binnacle cover for my Cape Dory 33, following these excellent instructions. It came out perfectly. I made it to replace a cover I had made about 20 years ago, when I bought the boat. This new cover is much more tailored and better fitting. I'm very happy with it. It's my first project using Sattler (Forest Green) and while the specs indicate it will perform as well as or better than Sunbrella, I prefer the Sunbrella brand as it has a better "feel" to the fabric, and the color is a bit richer. But, Sunbrella is quite a bit more expensive than Sattler. But, excellent video - thank you!

[@kameltoes2625]

Nice video. MUCH easier with the zipper flap as compared to the previous video using a zipper "plaque". BTW, these Japanese Wonder Clips are great. They hold hems/seams together when the basting tape tends not to stick very well and comes apart.

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm glad you found the video helpful and that the Wonder Clips are making your sewing projects easier!

[@sakuradag4978]

Chic.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you for the compliment!