[C320-list] Bimini and Dodger Sources

[Dave Anderer]

Very helpful.  Those strike me as reasonable prices for good work.

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 5:01 PM, Kevin <onedrop7 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> TOTAL: $3655
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> The fabric is Sunbrella (color is Brass).
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> 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
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> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
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> ----- 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
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> Very nice.  Can I ask how much $?
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> On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Kevin <onedrop7 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > 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
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> > > exactly an option. Anyone know of a company who already has the
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> > > etc.
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> > > Thanks,
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> > > Max
> > > #270 "Sail la Vie"
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