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From: Bill Pardee (no email)
Date: Thu Apr 05 2007 - 14:16:37 EDT
Help!
After the second trip out on Oh, My! this spring. I have found that
almost every zipper on the sail cover, dodger, bimini, and side curtains
has some part that has deteriorated and needs replacement.
In the past I have replaced some with black zippers hoping that color
might be more resistant to sun damage. I doesn't seem hold up any
better. These covers offer some protection for the zippers and they
have lasted a few years even the zippers inside the dodger which do not
ever get full sun are failing after 5 years or so. It seems in 2007
there should be a better alternative to replacement every three years or
so but I say that about varnish and the alternatives as well.
My bride says heavy duty Velcro is just as strong and if it doesn't last
longer it would at least be easier to replace. Has anyone tried this
alternative?
If zippers are the only solution, who makes the best ones and where is a
good place to shop?
Thanks for any advice!
Bill
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