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nwboater



Joined: 21 Oct 2023
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City/Region: PNW
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: FastCat
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 12:51 pm    Post subject: Bimini top Reply with quote

I want to install a so-called Bimini canvas top on my Tomcat 255. King Marine is backed up until the fall-winter. Any recommendations for a ready-made product available locally or purchased online? No need for side curtains, just a cockpit cover for rain and sun, ideally, one that folds back halfway -- Thanks!
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ssobol



Joined: 27 Oct 2012
Posts: 3580
City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Bimini top Reply with quote

nwboater wrote:
I want to install a so-called Bimini canvas top on my Tomcat 255. King Marine is backed up until the fall-winter. Any recommendations for a ready-made product available locally or purchased online? No need for side curtains, just a cockpit cover for rain and sun, ideally, one that folds back halfway -- Thanks!


Plenty of thrid party biminis available. Look online.
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thataway



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 3:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The problem with most mail order Bimini frames is that have to be in multiple sections for packing and the vast majority are aluminum tubing;

There have to be other canvas workers who a get a good sized Stainless Steel frame. See the Bimini and camper canvas on the 2006 tom cat I ownedl. See how you want a zip out panel between the aft cabin top and the first bow of the Bimini

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mstrpo



Joined: 27 Aug 2021
Posts: 61
City/Region: Battle Ground
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://bentleysmfg.com/ in Portland did full enclosure on my tomcat for the original owner. I took it back for some adjustments. They did good work on time and saved me a bunch of $!
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starcrafttom



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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https://letastopshop.com/


letas is near the arlington wa airport. Does great work. Has fixed a few things for me but has a great local following.

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