Referal Wanted for boat cover repairs

The Eagle · 02-04-2010, 11:18 AM

Hi All,
My boat cover, like my body, is showing it's age. Last fall I noticed the canvas top was breaking away at some seams. Has anyone had any repairs (re-sewing) done, and could give me a referal? I live in Moultonboro. Thanks and pray for spring!
"The Eagle"

LIforrelaxin · 02-04-2010, 01:40 PM

My recomendation would be Village Cavas over in Meredith.... they or off of 104 by where Jackson Star use to be.

The made Canvas for an old boat we had that was unbelievable.... and since then I have had them do small repairs on the Canvas for me new boat. They are generally quick and reasonable.

dan · 02-04-2010, 02:56 PM

Have used village canvas many times. They are great to deal with.

TomC · 02-04-2010, 03:02 PM

I started going over there when Bev Sr. ran the place, now his son Bev does (or at least did last time I was over there about 2 years ago). I dashed in there for a small/quick job one time and they did it on the spot and wouldn't even take payment for it (wasn't any kind of warranty job, either). I left $20 on his desk when Bev's back was turned and left.. I don't think they even knew my name. that says a lot about their character.

WIS · 02-04-2010, 03:03 PM

Bev at village canvas created a custom cover for our barge this season. Great quality work, give him a call.

Foundry Ave
Meredith, NH 03253
279-6717

donnamatrix · 02-04-2010, 03:14 PM

Hi Eagle: So, getting ready for the summer, huh? Come help me find my anchor... anyway Village Canvas is great, but there is another place that the folks at Ambrose Cove Marina recommended also ... can't remember the name, but will try to find it.

donnamatrix · 02-04-2010, 03:47 PM

Hi Eagle: It's Moultonboro Canvas-they totally redid the canvas for one of the boats at Ambrose, and it was a really nice job.

Day Time Phone: 603-476-5856

greg@moultonborocanvas.com

Moultonboro Canvas
120 Locarno St (PO Box 505)
Moultonboro, NH 03254

LIforrelaxin · 02-04-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomC

I dashed in there for a small/quick job one time and they did it on the spot and wouldn't even take payment for it (wasn't any kind of warranty job, either). I left $20 on his desk when Bev's back was turned and left.. I don't think they even knew my name. that says a lot about their character.

Your not the only one that has recieved service like that from Bev.... He has
replaced snaps for me, one the spot several times, and never asked for anything in return.

This summer hopefully, the time will be right to get my boat and mooring cover over to them to have some issue fixed... NOTE: Village Canvas didn't make the cover for me, but they have told me, when I can get the boat to them, they will do what they can to make things fit better. The cover came from the previous owner, and whom ever made it didn't fit it to the boat very well.

Lakesrider · 02-04-2010, 06:15 PM

I too used Village canvas. Bev made a special camper canvas for my 30' Wellcraaft. I am 6' tall and like to stand up while driving my boat. So I asked him to make me one that would not be in my line of sight while at the helm.
He did a great job and the canvas still looks great 3 years later.

The Eagle · 02-05-2010, 09:47 AM

Thank you everyone! I will give them both a call for estimates. "DonnaM," I'm not sure how I will be doing this summer to dive down and get your anchor back. I underwent major surgery on November 4th, to my right shoulder (rememeber I had a "Problem with it,) and it is still not healed, and I still, do not have full use of my right arm. I "might" have to have it re-done. It was the worst surgery I have ever had to under go. This "getting OLD," is for the birds," (and I don't mean EAGLES! LOL!)
"The Eagle"

donnamatrix · 02-05-2010, 01:11 PM

Wow. You've had trouble upon trouble with that shoulder. That's not good news. Maybe we can get togther for a BBQ at our house - you and Karen are welcome to come out on our boat, that way you can just sun & fun and not worry about docking ,etc...

hancoveguy · 02-05-2010, 02:15 PM

Eagle,
I noticed you have a Burlington Ma address as well. I use Vinnies Canvas in North Chelmsford Ma. They just gave me a price of $900 for a brand new, from scratch bimini for a 24 ft boat. The price is for stainless steel and installation. The next best price I got from anything in NH was $1700 minimum. I used them last summer for my camper canvas. They completely redid all the seams and screens, dropped it off Friday and picked it up Tuesday all for $250.

Great work, local to us here in Mass and he uses Sunbrella stuff
good luck

02-04-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	Referal Wanted for boat cover repairs Hi All, My boat cover, like my body, is showing it's age. Last fall I noticed the canvas top was breaking away at some seams. Has anyone had any repairs (re-sewing) done, and could give me a referal? I live in Moultonboro. Thanks and pray for spring! "The Eagle"

02-04-2010, 01:40 PM	#2
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,876 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	My recomendation would be Village Cavas over in Meredith.... they or off of 104 by where Jackson Star use to be. The made Canvas for an old boat we had that was unbelievable.... and since then I have had them do small repairs on the Canvas for me new boat. They are generally quick and reasonable. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

02-04-2010, 03:02 PM	#4
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 702 Thanks: 22 Thanked 100 Times in 69 Posts	me too I started going over there when Bev Sr. ran the place, now his son Bev does (or at least did last time I was over there about 2 years ago). I dashed in there for a small/quick job one time and they did it on the spot and wouldn't even take payment for it (wasn't any kind of warranty job, either). I left $20 on his desk when Bev's back was turned and left.. I don't think they even knew my name. that says a lot about their character.

02-04-2010, 03:03 PM	#5
WIS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Bev at village canvas created a custom cover for our barge this season. Great quality work, give him a call. Foundry Ave Meredith, NH 03253 279-6717 __________________ Winnipesaukee Island Services - Moorings, Docks, and General Construction 603-707-4677 www.WinnipesaukeeIslands.com

02-04-2010, 03:14 PM	#6
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Canvas repair Hi Eagle: So, getting ready for the summer, huh? Come help me find my anchor... anyway Village Canvas is great, but there is another place that the folks at Ambrose Cove Marina recommended also ... can't remember the name, but will try to find it.

02-04-2010, 02:56 PM	#3
dan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: moultonborough/billerica Posts: 42 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Have used village canvas many times. They are great to deal with.

02-04-2010, 03:47 PM	#7
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Moultonboro Canvas Hi Eagle: It's Moultonboro Canvas-they totally redid the canvas for one of the boats at Ambrose, and it was a really nice job. Day Time Phone: 603-476-5856 greg@moultonborocanvas.com Moultonboro Canvas 120 Locarno St (PO Box 505) Moultonboro, NH 03254

02-04-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I too used Village canvas. Bev made a special camper canvas for my 30' Wellcraaft. I am 6' tall and like to stand up while driving my boat. So I asked him to make me one that would not be in my line of sight while at the helm. He did a great job and the canvas still looks great 3 years later.

02-05-2010, 09:47 AM	#10
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	Thanks for the referals Thank you everyone! I will give them both a call for estimates. "DonnaM," I'm not sure how I will be doing this summer to dive down and get your anchor back. I underwent major surgery on November 4th, to my right shoulder (rememeber I had a "Problem with it,) and it is still not healed, and I still, do not have full use of my right arm. I "might" have to have it re-done. It was the worst surgery I have ever had to under go. This "getting OLD," is for the birds," (and I don't mean EAGLES! LOL!) "The Eagle"

02-05-2010, 01:11 PM	#11
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Sorry to hear about your surgery Wow. You've had trouble upon trouble with that shoulder. That's not good news. Maybe we can get togther for a BBQ at our house - you and Karen are welcome to come out on our boat, that way you can just sun & fun and not worry about docking ,etc...

02-05-2010, 02:15 PM	#12
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	canvas Eagle, I noticed you have a Burlington Ma address as well. I use Vinnies Canvas in North Chelmsford Ma. They just gave me a price of $900 for a brand new, from scratch bimini for a 24 ft boat. The price is for stainless steel and installation. The next best price I got from anything in NH was $1700 minimum. I used them last summer for my camper canvas. They completely redid all the seams and screens, dropped it off Friday and picked it up Tuesday all for $250. Great work, local to us here in Mass and he uses Sunbrella stuff good luck