Sewing and sewing machines

[senormechanico]

221's are nice machines, usually referred to as Featherweights.
They are straight stitch only, a bit slow and not particularly powerful.
A sharp needle helps a lot with any machine.
Quilters love Featherweights for piecing the small parts.
They're great for a boat because of the light weight aluminum frame and their small size.
Just don't expect to do anything large or the least bit heavy duty.

[KJB]

Hey Senor,

Do you have any experience with a 301? I need something small and stowable that can handle a mildly heavy duty job. Thanks.

[senormechanico]

301 would be a great choice.
Not complicated, built like a tank and easy to maintain.

[KJB]

Senor, Thanks!

[roberto11]

I am looking right now on internet at a Singer 20U.
Is it to heavy to have it on board ??
And is it possible to change this kind of machine to a more "boat friendly" configuration changing the motor ??
Thank you

[SuW]

Originally Posted by roberto11

I am looking right now on internet at a Singer 20U.
Is it to heavy to have it on board ??
And is it possible to change this kind of machine to a more "boat friendly" configuration changing the motor ??
Thank you

I did an image search for "Singer 20u schematic" and it came back with the front page of the service manual. That thing is a relatively large industrial machine, not portable. Not unless you have the strength of 4 men

So it sort of depends on your boat!