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boat covers and tops

Post by sickbayer » Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:31 am

Does anyone have a buddy or know a person who does marine canvas for mooring tops or can make bimini tops. I'm looking to find a guy/gal who wants to make some money outside of work.
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Post by cobrar543 » Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:56 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beige-3-Bow-Bim ... 1594990174" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
now I do admit I am on my second one in three years. but at this price they are like bic lighters. May not be the exact ones I get but never pay more than 100

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Post by sickbayer » Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:59 am

wow that is cheap...too narrow for me tho I need 92'

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Post by Hunter757 » Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:57 pm

I had stichmasters redo mine last year. He just redid the stitching on my weldcraft and did a great job. He is in Milton area and works out of his house. You can find him on cl. If you need his number let me know and I will send you a PM.
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Post by Bodofish » Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:34 pm

He needs a new one. Brand new boat, no old one to stitch.
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Post by Hunter757 » Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:30 pm

Bodofish wrote:He needs a new one. Brand new boat, no old one to stitch.

I know that, I was just stating that the guy repaired mine but he does do new ones also. ](*,)
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Post by Bodofish » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:33 pm

I've been in and out of the boat and marine industry for many years and seen plenty of folks that only repair canvas, wouldn't touch a bolt of fabric for anything. So, ok great, the way you put it sounded like he was a repair guy. I guess not, my bad for taking your statement at face value.
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Post by cobrar543 » Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:00 am

sickbayer wrote:wow that is cheap...too narrow for me tho I need 92'
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Bimini-Top- ... xg&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Post by Bodofish » Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:33 am

Hahahaha, you're killing him with EBay!

How about one in Blue?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pontoon-Bim ... 0931748665
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Post by sickbayer » Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:47 am

Hey they could work, I'm gonna have to call them as here is the dilemma with them 54" high. My sides are 23" after sitting in the boat and measuring it be too high. Ideally id like 6' from the floor so I'm gonna see if they say ok to cut down or they can make it there at their factory like I want it. It still works out cheaper than anywhere else even if I get it re-covered with top gun fabric or some other space aged material. I'll let ya know how it turns out. Thanks people.

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Post by Bodofish » Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:28 am

sickbayer wrote:Hey they could work, I'm gonna have to call them as here is the dilemma with them 54" high. My sides are 23" after sitting in the boat and measuring it be too high. Ideally id like 6' from the floor so I'm gonna see if they say ok to cut down or they can make it there at their factory like I want it. It still works out cheaper than anywhere else even if I get it re-covered with top gun fabric or some other space aged material. I'll let ya know how it turns out. Thanks people.
they'll be fine, if you make them 6' from the floor, you'll be hunched over all the time. Boots, hat and most guys are going to be hitting the ceiling.

And PS, that much harder to move a 9' rod around under.
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