In a message dated 9/10/2007 6:16:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, keith.kmcgregor@gmail.com writes: > The polyester thread deteriorates much sooner than the > Sunbrella itself. Your best bet is to specify Tenara thread when you > replace your bimini and/or windows. This alone will add significant > longevity to the life of the top. I bought a sailmakers sewing machine from Sailrite a few years ago. The thread on a Sunbrella cover that went around the railing on rear of flybridge area had begun to wear allowing some of the seams to come loose. It was a fairly simple job; just resew the seams. I think the quote from an upholstery shop was $125. I decided to put that money towards the purchase of a heavy duty sewing machine and it was well worth the price. I've done a lot of other work that has saved me $$$. So, if you do this job yourself and don't want to invest in the very expensive thread ($139 for an 8 ounce roll), just sew over the seam with the polyester thread (see info about polyester thread below). Reid Gantt Atlantic 30 Vouivre docked at Sneads Ferry NC Bonded Dabond (polyester) thread has set an industry standard because of its high strength and controlled stretch, its stability in sunlight and its resistance to needle heat, abrasion, salt-water and mildew. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com