CoralReefer
New Member
I've finally got the time to go meet with my local canvas guy. If you read my post before, I was a little blown away by the original quote for the full camper. But, this guys the best and everything's new and SS vs. aluminum. Like many of you, I'm constantly looking at boats and boats for sale on the web. I decided I like the original look of the 80's with the front bimini coming off the windshield (Convertible Top) and the fastback vs. rear frame. I'm having him design a larger front bimini that comes back further than original. Essentially, I'm going to be eliminating the need for rear bimini frame and some square inches of canvas. IMO, this looks better but I realize I may sacrifice some headroom, front and rear. But, this quote was $2000 less (Original Quote for full camper with front isinglass was $5300++)!!!!!!! Just thought I'd share the breakdown for those who may be shopping canvas prices. I like the bimini in the pic below comes way back in turn minimizing the slope of the rear fastback. That should give me plenty of room:
1 fwd bimini, 3 bow/struts SS hdw. $1420
1 front canvas panel, zip to bimini snap to windshield, $225
2 fwd binini glass side panels, $375/$750
1 Aft Transom to Bimini (back) panel (canvas w/ door panel) $675
will discuss size of glass windows if needed
2 Aft (back panel canvas Side panels) zip to back panel $175/$350
Base= $3420
1 fwd bimini, 3 bow/struts SS hdw. $1420
1 front canvas panel, zip to bimini snap to windshield, $225
2 fwd binini glass side panels, $375/$750
1 Aft Transom to Bimini (back) panel (canvas w/ door panel) $675
will discuss size of glass windows if needed
2 Aft (back panel canvas Side panels) zip to back panel $175/$350
Base= $3420