Canvas

Binary · 05-22-2009, 03:32 PM

Anyone here done a canvas top for their boat? How hard is it to bend aluminum or stainless to make a simple frame and then design a cover? Looking to extend my hard top to the transom. I also want to make the 3 sides roll up for fishing, getting in/out, etc.

Has anyone here undertaken a task like this? Approximate costs? I found marine canvas and clear vinyl at a local fabric store. Not sure where to buy frame tubing and joints.

I'm not finding much on the net about this.

Thanks

stevo · 05-23-2009, 08:31 AM

I really don'tthink this is a do it yourself kind of project, personally. Call John Haxton in Clackamas. Awesome work and reasonable proce, plus quick and a nice guy too.

honker1 · 05-23-2009, 10:25 AM

The problem I had was trying to sew the marine canvas. You can't use your run of the mill, home variety sewimg machine.

Binary · 05-23-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevo

I really don'tthink this is a do it yourself kind of project, personally. Call John Haxton in Clackamas. Awesome work and reasonable proce, plus quick and a nice guy too.

Yeah, it sounded like it might be a little beyond my skills. I found his number and will give them a call.

Thanks!