[C320-list] Bimini and Dodger Sources

[Kevin]

It was not cheap. It was by far the priciest upgrade I've done, and well worth it in my view. With the new canvas (and a thorough scrubbing and waxing) my 14 year-old boat looks like a different and much newer boat.

I hope I'm not breaching any etiquette in customer/vendor relations by sharing these prices, but I feel this is one of the ways that this list can help empower us as consumers.

Bimini - $900 (on existing frame, top viewport with cover)
Dodger - $1600 (on existing frame 40 GA strataglass tanara thread)
Connector - $300 (between bimini & dodger, zips on)
Bimini Stow Boot - $100
Wheel/Binnacle Cover - $325
Mainsail Cover - $360
w/ Dutchman zippered openings (2) - $70

TOTAL: $3655

The fabric is Sunbrella (color is Brass).

I don't think it was a bargain, but Dan and his team at Canvas Creations are skilled artisans and I did shop around for quotes and referrals. It's top quality work. Note that these prices included Dan driving 30 minutes to my boat and doing custom measurements. I give them a big thumbs up. http://www.canvascreationsinc.com

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Also, to help the dodger last they made a cover for it that stays on whenever the boat is not in use. The dodger cover was $325. See it here: http://kevjot.com/boat/09pics/Pages/dodgercover.html

Kevin
S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
Deale, MD







----- Original Message ----
From: Dave Anderer <danderer at udel.edu>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 12:48:24 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bimini and Dodger Sources

Very nice.  Can I ask how much $?

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Kevin <onedrop7 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Canvas Creations in Annapolis measured my boat for new canvas just last
> year (doger, bimini, mainsail cover, binnacle cover). They did a GREAT job.
> First class work. They may still have the patterns.
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> http://www.canvascreationsinc.com
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> Here's a pic of my 320 with the new canvas:
> http://kevjot.com/boat/09pics/Pages/14.html
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> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
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> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Hello Everyone:
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> > Looking for recommendations for a bimini and dodger manufacturer for
> > my Catalina 320. Being that I reside in Colorado the field measure is not
> > exactly an option. Anyone know of a company who already has the templates
> > etc.
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> > Thanks,
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> > Max
> > #270 "Sail la Vie"
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