Time to replace the bimini's. any suggestions on aftermarket or Searay?

Pilot

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May 7, 2009
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Chesapeake Bay
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2009 370 Searay DA
V Drives
Engines
Twin 8.1's
Hi all:

I have a 2008 350 (now called a 370) and the canvas and eisenglass has reached the end of its lifespan, the eisenglass is the main problem scratchy and cloudy. But also, the zippers are failing on many sections.
I'd like to replace them with new ones and will keep these old ones for use in the winter when we store it in the elements.
Has anyone done any price/quality comparisons of going aftermarket with say a canvas company verses ordering from Searay? I'd like the replacements to look professional and be rugged, etc.

Is there a better quality available verses the Searay canvases? I see a few of the non-Searay boats have some exceptional looking canvas and appears as if the eisenglass is much tougher and never seems to fade or cloud, one example are the Mainships brand.

If I'm going to spend the money, I want to get something that lasts and holds up to the sun, etc,. Any suggestions or company names, etc are most appreciated!

Thanks much!

Pilot
5/7/12
 
FWIW...

MarineMax had a sale that ended last week; Great Lakes has 10% off until May 18th.

Great Lakes was $840 vs $1243 from MM. Both were fabric only- no frames.
 
Call Rob Gaul .. Hes out of north east MD. was recommended to me by another member here. I have since recommended him to two of my friends and we all are completely satisfied. He recommended some changes pointing out some design flaws sea ray has. Example: the U shaped zipper openings. look at the seams between the curtains. you have a zipper then a small strip of eisenglass then a seam for the zipper that opens the U or smile window.. Why do they bother putting the little strip of glass there? cant look through it all it is good for is NOTHING .. Makes the seam there wider than nec and on my new setup he did away with little 4 inch strip and put the smile zipper seam right next to the seam between the curtains. Very professional , reasonable , and reliable . Tell him I sent you.. 443-553-5407 or robg2neco@netscape.net
 
GreatlakesBoattops gave me 20% off with the code SRC311 which I found on the Right side of your screen here on this website. I puchased a full set of Canvas's plus tool.
 

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