Boat Guy
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- May 15, 2013
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Thanks guys...All good info....
Doozle, do you recommend him?
Doozle, do you recommend him?
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Fairwinds Canvas, Racine WICould you send me the contact info?
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We had custom canvas made ..... I was amazed at the difference in construction techniques in how the new company approached the canvas. ...
I'll be up at the boat tonight or tomorrow and I'll post some pictures. It may provide some context for how a professional approaches the project, and may give you some ideas if you decide to take it on yourself.
Mine was $9400 for a full camper, both strata glass and canvas panels, helm cover and cockpit cover. Six month lead time with a third up front. Sunbrella plus with solarfix.
A one guy company with a helper. They charge these rate because we pay it. I do like the end result.
Absolutely, the only issue being it’s pretty much just him, like he says if someone says I can get right on it, ya might what to figure out whyThanks guys...All good info....
Doozle, do you recommend him?
That's a lot of work and some serious material.Mine was $9400 for a full camper, both strata glass and canvas panels, helm cover and cockpit cover. Six month lead time with a third up front. Sunbrella plus with solarfix.
A one guy company with a helper. They charge these rate because we pay it. I do like the end result.
The one thing I am not seeing you guys include in the list of qualifications you are looking for ........besides cheap by the hour, do good quality, be on time, etc. .........are the experience you should be paying for in a skilled canvas craftsman.
Does he have the equipment and ability to do the metal work needed for top frames if you are altering SR OEM canvas?, Why 40ga strata glass should not be used on some aft enclosures, What type of thread to use? Why vinyl coated Sunbrella is a mistake. What are your other canvas options?...............Glen Raven Mills, the maker of Sunbrella, and the owner of the finishing patent had their patent expire a few years ago. Woven canvas always has been in the public domain and now with the finishing patents expired, the finishing process is too, and there are several companies making products identical to Sunbrella and sell it for about 1/3 less.
Somebody who knows this industry, has invested in the right equipment and knows what questions to ask can save you an expensive do-over.
I suppose I’ve been lucky. I have a really good canvas guy......A couple years ago I had the whole canvas top redone including the windows. I also had a custom camper made with screens. And full blackout canvas for the entire cockpit. ....... It turned out fantastic.
I needed new vinyl for a window this year. It was $100 and he had it done in 2 days.
....... I could buy some as he was repairing another worn out set of windows. His answer? He took my little project and finished it off for me - no charge. Love him for it.
Here are some examples of the construction details that I would never think to do, and I don't think I could fabricate myself, and that certainly increase the cost to construct:It absolutely will, look forward to the picts...