Does anyone know of a reasonable canvas shop?? I am on the Cape, but I can go off if I have to.

The Sea Ox came with a Bimini top and enclosure, But the Bimini is JUNK!
Side curtains in good shape just need cleaning.

The guy i went to today says he can't copy the Bimini and make it come out right, so I would have to buy all new $3000 :zup:

He said if he uses a frame he has there and buys a off the shelf Bimini and then makes the curtains it will be cheaper but did not have a price??

Hes going to call. On a good note his wife was HOT!!!!!!!!!!!:hf1:

should've asked her for her top! :laugha:

No seriously, there's a guy down my way that does real good work and I know for a fact he'd be able to use the old frame as long as that's in good shape. I could ask him for a ballpark figure if you have a pic of what you got. This guy does custom interiors for cars and boat tops only. If you have a pic post it and I can run by there in the morning and get a quote for you.

I have no pic at this time, But I can get tomorrow. were are you located?

Thanks!

Dartmouth but the guy is in New Bedford on Cove Road.

Mac, I've been in the canvas trade some 38 years now. Making a new cover from an old one is tough. Sort of like building a house around a porch, but it can be done. A good frame is the key starting point for a new bimini, and any good stitcher should be able to fab your new top and have the existing sides and stern curtain still match. Unfortunatly, I no longer have the capabilities of doing this type of work anymore. Good luck.

Thanks Rick, I have asked a few and they all say the same thing.

Looks like I am going to have to go all new, But not for $3000 :uhoh:

The NB guy is good, I know who teaser is talking about.
Call Steve Thurston at Quantum Sails in Bristol and get a quote from him also.

Thanks!!

Whats the place in NB?? I am going to haveto go all new. Thanks

I have the canvas from a 1988 23' Sea Ox WA. I have 3 pieces, 2 I believe are the side curtains and one piece for the center? If you think you might need them their yours for the taking. Located in Weymouth Ma.

Whats the place in NB?? I am going to haveto go all new. Thanks

Mac I'll get the name and phone number for you tomorrow and hit you with a PM with the info.

I'm also looking to have small vents put into my insilglass (spelling)?
I need to feel a breeze ,could this guy in NB do that???
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I'm sure he could. This guy did my boat one year and the whole top, side windows, with zippers that unzipped and folded down and complete back curtains came to around $2,200.00 complete with the new frame.

ok Thanks
Teaser

Personaly i have had good luck with Billy Kieth (Ray Kieth & Son Custom Canvas) He is out of northside marina, get to him over the winter, BTW he likes Bud Diet

TRO ck your pm, Thanks!!

ML lets go togther see if we get group discount :usd:

Gary I think I have heard that name before?? Is he on the Cape??

teaser, what do you have for a boat? I have a walk around and its kind of small, thats why I cryed at $3K!!

Thanks everyone!!

MJ
what do you think I'm one of your retards I know I'm on MED'S:bl2:
OK WELL I need 1 small hole and you need ? YES I'll go with ya Let's see what happens I'll pm my cell #\
ML SR

time for meds ML then off to beddy by :sleeps:

Its unbelievable what a body gets use to!! they take tons of stuff that would knock out a elephant and still keep going!

Lets go, what we got to lose besides gas :bl:

TRO ck your pm, Thanks!!

ML lets go togther see if we get group discount :usd:

Gary I think I have heard that name before?? Is he on the Cape??

teaser, what do you have for a boat? I have a walk around and its kind of small, thats why I cryed at $3K!!

Thanks everyone!!

Right now I have a 22' center console but at the time (2 years ago) I had a 18' Sea Ray cuddy cabin and it was so tight that I had to open the back curtains to let the heat out .... in december! My set up was 3front panels that were removable but also zipped down to have breeze and get them out of the way. 2 side panels also the same as the front, and 3 full curtains on the back that would unzip and roll up or could be removed, I stored them in the cuddy when not in use. Also the top was brand new Sunbrella canvas with a new frame, all the windows were full clear heavy duty scratch resistant clear vinyl.

Hope this helps.

Sounds like a nice set up!!

Did you get the number for the NB guy yet??

Personaly i have had good luck with Billy Kieth (Ray Kieth & Son Custom Canvas) He is out of northside marina, get to him over the winter, BTW he likes Bud Diet

Joe, I will second the Keiths, they are good people and they do great work, I found them to be reasonable, but I just had maintenance performed on zippers, etc. They are local, Dennis. Worth a call before driving to NB.

As Hoop said, they are located in East Dennis, Sesuit harbor, They are very reasonable especialy over the winter. Tell billy the old long hair diesel mechanic sent you.

Sounds like a nice set up!!

Did you get the number for the NB guy yet??

I just got in guys and yes I have the number for you.

The place is called:

Deluxe Interiors
1579 Cove Road
New Bedford,MA

Tony or Paul -508-993-3755

Sorry I had a late day guys but I got it to you as fast as I could.

Hope you guys make out okay.

Joe,

Try this guy

Stitches Custom Upholstering 978 681 5051 24 S Broadway Lawrence, MA

He has redone a couple of panels for me and did a great job. He has quick turn around, does quality work and was very reasonable on price. I'm sure anyone that has used in the past would agree. I realize it may be a jont for you but high value work is worth the ride.

Good luck.

Keith

Thanks everyone!! I guess I will go see the Keiths first since they no far from me.
Then if need be I will ck out the other places.

I will let you guys know what I end up with!

As Hoop said, they are located in East Dennis, Sesuit harbor, They are very reasonable especialy over the winter. Tell billy the old long hair diesel mechanic sent you.

Hi Gary, good to see you!:)