New Canvas

[The Dog House]

I'm thinking about getting new canvas for my F26. Can anyone recommend a canvas shop in the central NJ area?

[The Dog House]

I'm starting to get quotes for this work. Has anyone had canvas made for a Trojan F26? What ballpark price should I expect for Sunbrella canvas and Strataglass?

[prowlersfish]

Remember When comparing price compare what you are getting . On the glass for example you can get it in 20, 30, 40 or 60 mil . 20 mil will dis color/yellow quickly you will save up front butb it won't last . I recommend 40 mil Are you getting real Sunbrella canvas and Strataglass or some cheap knock off ? Strataglass also offers a lower cost glass (20/20) its a none coated type but still a good product . What type of thread ? some threads fall apart in the sun light after a few years good thread can cost 10x the cheap stuff so not all canvas shops use it .

[The Dog House]

Remember When comparing price compare what you are getting . On the glass for example you can get it in 20, 30, 40 or 60 mil . 20 mil will dis color/yellow quickly you will save up front butb it won't last . I recommend 40 mil Are you getting real Sunbrella canvas and Strataglass or some cheap knock off ? Strataglass also offers a lower cost glass (20/20) its a none coated type but still a good product . What type of thread ? some threads fall apart in the sun light after a few years good thread can cost 10x the cheap stuff so not all canvas shops use it .

I've been very specific that I want quotes for Sunbrella canvas and Strataglass clear vinyl. I will make sure the written quote specifies Sunbrella canvas and Strataglass 40 mil clear plastic. I haven't specified anything about the thread. Is there a specific type of thread I should require?

[prowlersfish]

Ask for a " lifetime thread " the are many brands . a spool costs about $130. vs $15-35 its holds up against sun bleach and other stuff . the cheap thread won't and you can end up having to re sew it after 4-5 years ( faster if breach hits it ) . My canvas guy/gal ( husband and wife ) will no longer use anything but the best .


If you can look at what boats they have done

[rossjo]

Have your Bimini made in Seamark, which is simply vinyl-lined, waterproof Sunbrella. We use it on all Sea Rays, larger Chaparrals and some Rinkers and Regals. Gore Tenara thread will last as long as the Sunbrella, but it is much more expensive.

I'm not a big Strataglass fan, as it requires more care than plain, flat 30ga vinyl (aka "eisenglass"), but many like it. Our customers have more problems with it than the std eisenglass. We sell the OEM canvas for over 100 boat manufacturers (http://RNR-Marine.com/Canvas.shtml) and 98% of what we sell is simply flat sheet (not rolled) 30ga (0.030" thick) clear vinyl. If you do go with Strataglass, 40ga is the ticket.