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04-24-2019, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 160
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Replacement Canvas
Couldn't find a Bimini top section for posting this but we need a Bimini top for our 30' Sundowner. Having trouble finding one 10'4" wide. Anyone have a company you could refer me to? Thanks.
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04-24-2019, 02:17 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
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Are you referring to the frame or the canvas? I would look for a local fabricator to make it. One that wide will probably need to be 1 1/4” frame to be strong enough.
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04-24-2019, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
Join Date: Mar 2017
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I need both frame and canvas. I was quoted $2,200 from a place in South Florida, sounded pretty high for a 10' × 8' Bimini, so I turned to the knowledgeable Trawler Forum members for direction!
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04-24-2019, 03:11 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
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That quote doesn’t sound too bad depending on the material they are going to use. Have you looked at putting a hardtop on instead of canvas?
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04-24-2019, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
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We have considered a hard top but thought they would be more expensive. You mentioned that the quote didn't sound too bad, that's the kind of information we need, we had no clue as to how much they cost. We don't mind spending that amount if that's the going price. I will check out prices on hard tops, thanks for your input.
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04-24-2019, 03:45 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
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I 2nd the hardtop. I’ve had both and the hardtop is way cooler and dryer than canvas, plus if it’s built strong enough you can store some light weight stuff on top .
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04-24-2019, 04:08 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turner
We have considered a hard top but thought they would be more expensive. You mentioned that the quote didn't sound too bad, that's the kind of information we need, we had no clue as to how much they cost. We don't mind spending that amount if that's the going price. I will check out prices on hard tops, thanks for your input.
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I'd consider the hardtop route but that quote on the bimini sounds low to me. I'd double check the materials. I've seen stainless steel up to $10,000. I would have expected at least $3000-4000 on yours.
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04-24-2019, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
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Good points, I'll check them out. Thanks
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04-24-2019, 08:45 PM
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Turner: Before making a decision, I’d call Marine Liquidators in Ft. Pierce, FL. My last trip over there, they had dozens of clean take-offs and factory close-outs in lots of colors. Your size is not that rare.
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04-25-2019, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
City: tallahassee
Vessel Model: 1979 Mainship 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by healhustler
Turner: Before making a decision, I’d call Marine Liquidators in Ft. Pierce, FL. My last trip over there, they had dozens of clean take-offs and factory close-outs in lots of colors. Your size is not that rare.
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I agree with this. It's much easier to modify an existing top to fit rather than creating one from scratch.
Another thing to look out for is boats in terrible shape being sold for next to nothing on craigslist. They are typically non running and @ anchor BUT the owners are usually willing to sell parts off of them.
Couple of examples
Lots of framework but no canvas. Selling boat for 1200 so i'm sure it'd be cheap.
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/...863294542.html
Nice arch to build off of.
https://pensacola.craigslist.org/boa...868843546.html
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04-25-2019, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
City: Va Beach
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Northstar Products is a great company to use. You can access them online and order or call them. They have stock and custom work. I ordered two different ones from them and they built them and shipped them within a week. They have very good prices and stand behind their work. In one case I sent them my old canvas from my custom awning and they duplicated it. Northstarproductsinc.com
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04-25-2019, 02:26 PM
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On mobile so can't see your location - where are you?
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04-25-2019, 02:44 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by menzies
On mobile so can't see your location - where are you?
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He's in Biloxi.
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04-25-2019, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 160
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Yes, we are in Biloxi, Ms.
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04-25-2019, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
Join Date: Mar 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaBreeze
Northstar Products is a great company to use. You can access them online and order or call them. They have stock and custom work. I ordered two different ones from them and they built them and shipped them within a week. They have very good prices and stand behind their work. In one case I sent them my old canvas from my custom awning and they duplicated it. Northstarproductsinc.com
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I just emailed them the specs of what we need. Thanks for the referral.
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04-26-2019, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
City: Va Beach
Vessel Name: SeaShell
Vessel Model: 1974 Marine Trader 34 Sedan
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Turner - Call Andy at Northstar. he is the guy to talk to and will talk through any thing special you need. He is a great guy and very fair. His number is (419) 382-8450. Feel free to tell him Jeff Duncan referred you. Good luck.
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04-26-2019, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
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Posts: 160
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Will do, thanks
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04-26-2019, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turner
Will do, thanks
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Just called him, $1,100 cheaper than the other quote I received! Thanks for the referral!
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05-03-2019, 02:16 PM
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Veteran Member
City: cincinnati
Vessel Name: deja vu
Vessel Model: 1987 senator 35 sundeck
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canvas related question, I have been thinking about bunting the rear of the flybridge and the sundeck. saw a few boats with hard plastic/fiberglass panels in those areas. wondering where you get those solid ones...
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05-10-2019, 01:01 PM
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City: Miami Florida
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Be sure to ask them to use UV resistant thread when they sew it. It’s probably standard now, but it wasn’t when I bought my first Bimini. I deal with American Marine Coverings here in Miami.
Isn’t there a canvas shop near you? The shipping on a Bimini frame must be expensive.
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