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Old 21 October 2009, 15:07   #1
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Can anybody advise on where to purchase some heavy duty velcro, I am trying to customise my ebay cover around the 'A' frame.

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Old 21 October 2009, 23:36   #2
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Had you thought about using nylon zips instead?
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Had you thought about using nylon zips instead?
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Hi DHD will try anything do you know of supplier?
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Old 22 October 2009, 09:40   #5
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Buy them local if you can Jambo and check that they run smooth. They can be a right pain in the back side if they don't. My dad put new ones on the rear cover for his M.Y. last month but did it by hand with a sail needle. He ended up with thumbs that looked like a bell end at an STI clinic.
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Old 22 October 2009, 10:24   #7
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I found some on ebay from a haberdasher supplies near Aberystwyth. Cost me around £10 - £15 for 4 x zips to do the job.

My mam's handywork here:

http://rib.net/forum/showpost.php?p=260556&postcount=51

This ebay seller has a good selection of long zips:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boat-Cover-Acc...item20ad92d47c
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How about this stuff?

http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/Boa...s/Velcro-Tape/
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Puffin and DHD many thanks guys appreciated.

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