Greatlakes canvas

Mknupp

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1995 330 Sundancer
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7.4 454 v drives
My 95 330 dancer was manufactured at palm coast Florida facility, after contacting great lakes about replacement canvas I was informed that the facility made changes to canvas after great lakes supplied original canvas. Anyone have any experience with ordering replacement from great lakes for boat manufactured at palm coast? Greatlakes only will sell it as nonreturnable item because of this.
 
My 95 330 dancer was manufactured at palm coast Florida facility, after contacting great lakes about replacement canvas I was informed that the facility made changes to canvas after great lakes supplied original canvas. Anyone have any experience with ordering replacement from great lakes for boat manufactured at palm coast? Greatlakes only will sell it as nonreturnable item because of this.

Yes, unfortunately these Palm Coast boats (SERP) were made internally by Sea Ray. Since GLBT does not have the templates used they are unable to reproduce the covers along with providing a guaranteed fit.

The only thing I could possible suggest is that we get the framing install instructions for the other 330 models and you can compare mount points. Beyond that there is no other info available.

If the mount points line up you may be able will to take a chance or deal with it like we have with some Arizona built boats (similar but different problem). The best suggestions there were to order an entire canvas set including framing and install if like new. Depending on how much of the canvas you want to replace this may be an option or you would need to have a local canvas shop template and fabricate for your setup (a lot of this would be based on a cost-risk decision).

Of course if you could find another 330 locally that had GLBT canvas that would be able to loan you theirs then you could verify before ordering.

Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

-Kevin
 
Yes, unfortunately these Palm Coast boats (SERP) were made internally by Sea Ray. Since GLBT does not have the templates used they are unable to reproduce the covers along with providing a guaranteed fit.

The only thing I could possible suggest is that we get the framing install instructions for the other 330 models and you can compare mount points. Beyond that there is no other info available.

If the mount points line up you may be able will to take a chance or deal with it like we have with some Arizona built boats (similar but different problem). The best suggestions there were to order an entire canvas set including framing and install if like new. Depending on how much of the canvas you want to replace this may be an option or you would need to have a local canvas shop template and fabricate for your setup (a lot of this would be based on a cost-risk decision).

Of course if you could find another 330 locally that had GLBT canvas that would be able to loan you theirs then you could verify before ordering.

Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

-Kevin
Thank you for the quick response and information. These boats are different from other 330s unfortunately. Lack of hull windows in bow must be palm coast also. Thanks again for the information
 
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Mknupp - what did you end up doing here. Any info appreciated as I’m in the “same boat”!

Anyother feedback from others is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
 
I have purchase both the cockpit cover and Bimini Top (both front and Rear) from Great lakes Boat Top. My boat has the SERP HIN as well… Palm Coast was an “overflow” production facility for the 330, I say this because my boat was delivered from Palm Coast to the original owner in Gross Point Mi, no salt water!, Manufacturing at Palm cost was specific to larger Searays.

The Cock Pit Cover… You have to install the snaps on the cockpit cover so the overall fit was not an issue, It is still in use today.

The Bimini Tops, Fit to the frame assembly both front and rear without issue. I am still have the original Rear Canvas and Front Isinglass (original), plus the solid piece of canvas that is interchangeable with the Front Isinglass. The Fit to the Rear Canvas is just ok. There are some issues with snapping the canvas in place in the area between the arch and transition to gunwale, it will reach all the way to the transom without issue. I purchase snap extensions (for lack of a better word) to address this issue. To this day I have not installed all 3 pieces of the front Isinglass across the front . I mainly use the one piece in bad weather and in port when traveling… I like the privacy. One day next summer I should lay the front isinglass in the sun and attempt to install.

I almost forgot the side isinglass. The side pieces attach to the Bimini and Arch without issue, the snap fit to the windshield is about 50%, both sides… It keeps the water out.

For the most part I am a fair weather boater. I always use the cockpit cover when the boat is not in use, Just about all 330s I see on the lake have the complete “camper” set up at port. Like I had mentioned I only use the complete canvas for foul weather when traveling and in port when traveling, storms, rain, night, etc...

Back when purchase Great Lakes Canvas it was a substantial cost save over using a local canvas shop. Based on how I use the boat today it is fine. If I was planning in keeping the camper top up 100% of the time I would look to a local shop to make the fit perfect. If you replace with Great Lakes and there are fit issue it may be difficult to get the local guys out to fix…
 
Cockpit Cover and Bimini from Great Lakes...


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I have purchase both the cockpit cover and Bimini Top (both front and Rear) from Great lakes Boat Top. My boat has the SERP HIN as well… Palm Coast was an “overflow” production facility for the 330, I say this because my boat was delivered from Palm Coast to the original owner in Gross Point Mi, no salt water!, Manufacturing at Palm cost was specific to larger Searays.

The Cock Pit Cover… You have to install the snaps on the cockpit cover so the overall fit was not an issue, It is still in use today.

The Bimini Tops, Fit to the frame assembly both front and rear without issue. I am still have the original Rear Canvas and Front Isinglass (original), plus the solid piece of canvas that is interchangeable with the Front Isinglass. The Fit to the Rear Canvas is just ok. There are some issues with snapping the canvas in place in the area between the arch and transition to gunwale, it will reach all the way to the transom without issue. I purchase snap extensions (for lack of a better word) to address this issue. To this day I have not installed all 3 pieces of the front Isinglass across the front . I mainly use the one piece in bad weather and in port when traveling… I like the privacy. One day next summer I should lay the front isinglass in the sun and attempt to install.

I almost forgot the side isinglass. The side pieces attach to the Bimini and Arch without issue, the snap fit to the windshield is about 50%, both sides… It keeps the water out.

For the most part I am a fair weather boater. I always use the cockpit cover when the boat is not in use, Just about all 330s I see on the lake have the complete “camper” set up at port. Like I had mentioned I only use the complete canvas for foul weather when traveling and in port when traveling, storms, rain, night, etc...

Back when purchase Great Lakes Canvas it was a substantial cost save over using a local canvas shop. Based on how I use the boat today it is fine. If I was planning in keeping the camper top up 100% of the time I would look to a local shop to make the fit perfect. If you replace with Great Lakes and there are fit issue it may be difficult to get the local guys out to fix…
Thanks so much for taking time to give really good feedback Rumrunner. I appreciate it! Have a decision to make on it. As common as this jas been on the site I expect more feedback from others and hopefully it will help now and for others making this decision. Thanks again.
 
Not trying to hijack post. I have a 93 250 EC made in Arizona. I am interested in a new bimini top. I understand there are no templates for these boats, but what would be the difference? Is it the actual size and shape of the canvas, snaps, framework? Did they use different windshields in different plants?
 

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