88 340EC canvas

Snapon24

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Sep 16, 2018
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Long Island, NY
Boat Info
1988 340 Express Cruiser
Engines
Twin FWC 7.4L Mercruisers w/Borg Warner straight drives
Im getting prices on new canvas and so far one guy suggested raising it up a bit and making it go to the arch instead of just using the factory bimini bars that are kind of low so I would have more headroom. It would also give me bigger strataglass windows around the sides and small windows above the windshield for added visibility especially at night or in the rain. For the back im just doing a basic slant back from the arch down as im only going to use that part as a cover when im not on it. Has anyone done this on this boat and have pics or any other ideas or suggestions? Thanks
 
Here’s a picture of the canvas on my 1988 340 if it helps.

Dan
 

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I'm 6'3 and my 340 had the original setup (right) that caused me to have to duck from the arch forward.
My canvas guy just re positioned where the hinges were to get me quite a bit more headroom without replacing the tubing
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It may not be easy to see but it made a big difference
 

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