New Cockpit cover

chocophile · 11-04-2024, 06:44 PM

I've had both canvas and cushions made by Janya at Melvin Village Canvas Co... she is outstanding!

The canvas was for our 13' Whaler—just over the wood bench and console so it was a tricky fit. It came out great.

A couple of years after she made it, a red squirrel got into the boat during the winter and damaged it. I went back to her for a repair. She took a look and said, "Wait here." She came back with a remnant of the original job to use for the repair! I couldn't believe it!

She is a true craftsperson ... terrific attention to detail, very high standards.

rick35 · 11-04-2024, 07:31 PM

I bought a cockpit cover for my old Bayliner in 2023 from Leta's Top Shop in Washington state. Leta's has the patterns from Bayliner and I was able to get an exact copy of the original canvas. I had to attach all the snaps but it was a lot less than custom canvas. Maybe you can find out if Leta's or someone else has the patterns for your boat. This year I had a full set of canvas made for my Sea Ray by Village Canvas and they did a great job but it was expensive.

11-04-2024, 06:44 PM	#1
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 111 Thanks: 15 Thanked 30 Times in 13 Posts	Melvin Village Canvas is Very Good! I've had both canvas and cushions made by Janya at Melvin Village Canvas Co... she is outstanding! The canvas was for our 13' Whaler—just over the wood bench and console so it was a tricky fit. It came out great. A couple of years after she made it, a red squirrel got into the boat during the winter and damaged it. I went back to her for a repair. She took a look and said, "Wait here." She came back with a remnant of the original job to use for the repair! I couldn't believe it! She is a true craftsperson ... terrific attention to detail, very high standards.

11-04-2024, 07:31 PM	#2
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	I bought a cockpit cover for my old Bayliner in 2023 from Leta's Top Shop in Washington state. Leta's has the patterns from Bayliner and I was able to get an exact copy of the original canvas. I had to attach all the snaps but it was a lot less than custom canvas. Maybe you can find out if Leta's or someone else has the patterns for your boat. This year I had a full set of canvas made for my Sea Ray by Village Canvas and they did a great job but it was expensive.