Well, we got the bimini up (mostly) on Saturday and it is in a little rougher shape than I thought . There are also a couple of pieces that will need reworking after changing the ladder to the stairs and changing marina's! The dinnette also needs to be reupholstered. So now after this long preamble, what sewing machine should I be looking at? I have a Janome that would do the lighter weight stuff. Already restitched some of the bimini top but will definately need a heavy duty one for other work. Considering doing the whole enclosure ourselves during the off season. Someone mentioned Husqvarna in an earlier thread. Any other suggestions? I know that I want a "walking foot" but that looks like a separate attachment for any machine. I have been watching the Sailrite videos for inspiration!! Also, other than zippers and snaps are there alternative ways to attached the bimini. We found the zippers and snaps very hard to use. Maybe our old hands or maybe shrunk canvas!