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Rwinemaker
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 15 City/Region: Sandy
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lobo
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:49 pm Post subject: How does this sound to you? |
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My son has a friend who does upholstery and marine canvass work. I asked him to quote a cockpit cover and a Bimini with SS hardware. The cockpit cover would use the same slide attachment at the roof as the Bimini. He said he could do it in material called Coast Guard. He said the material stands up better than Sunbrella. He came in right at $1100. I've never priced this kind of work. I'm wondering if I should take him up on the price or check another couple of shops. Suggestions welcome. Thanks. |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Do they use a high quality zipper and thread?
For the window panels do they use eisenglass or equivalent? _________________ Brent Barrett |
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Rwinemaker
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 15 City/Region: Sandy
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lobo
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Brent, The cockpit cover is only to keep water out when the boat is moored. The Bimini is only that no windows or zippers. |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks I was thinking of a combo camper back. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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"Coastguard" fabric is made by Glenn Raven Mills (maker of Sunbrella)--it is 9 oz per yard (60" wide) and Sunbrella is 9.25 oz per yard (46" yard)--so Goastguard is a little lighter than Sunbrella. It has a weather resistant finish. It is listed as an 8 year product--and used for covers. I would opt for Sunbrella or Sunbrella plus. But the Coastguard will work.
Have him use Tenara thread (which costs about 4x regular thread--but lasts the full lenth of life of the cover--and is worth it.
If this is for both a Bimni and slant back cover--the $1100 is a good deal. If just the slant back--then get some other bids. Have at least 3 bows for the Bimini--4 is better if you want to detatch it from the cabin roof for ventiallation--and want a full camper back later. Also the SS posts instead of straps to hold the ends are better (but more expensive). _________________ Bob Austin
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4664 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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