NACRA 500 MK1 Specs for cover--does anyone have the measurements?

reuben

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Posted: Nov 20, 2024 - 02:30 PM

I am looking to sew my own NACRA 500 MK1 cover and am looking for the specs.

Looking for measurements for bow to bridle wire, bow to trapeze wire/line, bow to shroud, bow to stern (length), and width(beam).

Or any companies/sites that sell inexpensive covers. Or are any out there that will help me make the pattern?

Thanks for any advice. Probably need to bite bullet and pay the bank but thought I would try to DIY or commision someone with a big sewing machine and robust breathable marine fabric.
charlescarlis

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Posted: Nov 20, 2024 - 09:28 PM

I’m in the middle of building a cover for my 500 mk2. Compared to other projects, this seems to have too many choices, but I think I’ve settled on a 3 piece cover. I patterned sort of like how Sailrite does it, but the bow covers came out too tight. So add some to whatever you think is a good measurement.

It’s a good project though and not very expensive if you pick up clearance marine fabric. A standard machine would handle the project. I found out you can get some pretty good ideas on line if you search. It does take some time though to do it from scratch. Like, 40 hours, I’d guess. Once patterned, it would be quicker the second time like if you did a practice run on cheap cloth first, but it’s a lot of thread each time. If you consider a $1,000 retail cover, then it might pay off to make your own, but if you can pick one up for 1/2 that, then time and materials doesn’t seem to make it work.

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Chuck C
NACRA 500 Mk2
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