: Hi Bruce, I was going to try to find a used large wetsuit at a salvation
: army, I've seen some as low as 5 or 10 bucks and see what I can do with
: that.

: I was assuming that I could sew and cement the seams but I've never done
: anything with that particular material and don't know the procedure well.
: I am fairly proficient with a sewing machine and have sewn some stretchy
: fabrics before.

: Are there specific tricks to sewing it that you've learned??

: Thanks, Ben

The blank should be the size of your coaming + 3". When you sew the neoprene I have been using loop stiches (I sit in front of the TV and take my time.). By machine, I got nothing but pulled stiches. I have seen it sewn on a better home machine with a zigg zag stich. I doubt if you will be able to sew a stich through an area were it has been glued. ( the contact cement grabs the thread), Be sure you put your tube in the right place as if it is too far forward or back the skirt will pull of your coaming during rolls.
Good luck
Bruce