Boat canvas work

laddheath · 08-07-2011, 06:39 PM

Does anyone know of a good company that can build a front and side vinyl screen for my boat? I already have the top I'm just looking for the front and sides. I have a 24 ft bowrider. Thanks for the help

steve

ishoot308 · 08-07-2011, 07:47 PM

The Canvas Guys in Gilford do great work at very reasonable prices in a short amount of time. They have done a couple things for me that came out fantastic.

Good Luck!

Dan

BroadHopper · 08-07-2011, 10:05 PM

In Laconia. I highly recomend his work on auto upholstery as well as boat upholstery and canvas tops.

WIS · 08-07-2011, 10:08 PM

Hi Steve,

Try Bev at Village Canvas. He made a custom cover for our barge's pilot house a few seasons ago. Great quality work, give him a call.

Foundry Ave
Meredith, NH 03253
603-279-6717

Belmont Resident · 08-08-2011, 04:47 AM

He did a top, windshield, and sides for my 25 outlaw. I had problems with it (zipper thread was coming apart the first year) and he would not return calls so I went to Ship Shape and they have been doing all my work since. He also didn't install a zipper on the back of the top as is always done for a future aft curtain.
Ship Shape did a awsome job on a full camper package for my wifes boat.
I understand no one is perfect and we all make mistakes, but at least return my phone calls even if you can't get me in right away.

Merrymeeting · 08-08-2011, 06:40 AM

I've had 2 custom canvases done for my boat by Village Canvas. Both fit wonderfully and have performed very well.

We replace the first last year as after 9 years it was showing it's age. Last month, our boat broke from the mooring on a windy day and ended up on the rocks. In addition to the hull damage, a few of the canvas snaps on one side were bent. So Village Canvas was brought in to repair that damage.

From an unrelated bonehead move on my part, there was a small rip in the canvas on the other side, about 9 inches long. While the canvas was there, the Village folks also repaired this rip, without being asked, and didn't charge me for it. In response they said, "We couldn't stand having it look that way."

Great work and great customer service.

Ms Molly McKever · 08-08-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

The Canvas Guys in Gilford do great work at very reasonable prices in a short amount of time. They have done a couple things for me that came out fantastic.

Good Luck!

Dan

Tom just did my 28 Chaparral,Good job-Good price-Good people.

LIforrelaxin · 08-08-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by laddheath

Does anyone know of a good company that can build a front and side vinyl screen for my boat? I already have the top I'm just looking for the front and sides. I have a 24 ft bowrider. Thanks for the help

steve

Steve where is your boat located? this is the biggest piece of information that most people forget to give, and it is the biggest help in trying to advise people on where to go for specific help. The other additional information that would be helpful in this case would be to know if you trailer your boat. For instance if you in Wolfeboro and don't trailer your boat, using Village Canvas in Meredith become a pain, but there are surely other companies on that side of the lake.

Sunset Bob · 08-08-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

The Canvas Guys in Gilford do great work at very reasonable prices in a short amount of time. They have done a couple things for me that came out fantastic.

Good Luck!

Dan

They did my 21 ft Larson great work great price

GM doc · 08-11-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laddheath

Does anyone know of a good company that can build a front and side vinyl screen for my boat? I already have the top I'm just looking for the front and sides. I have a 24 ft bowrider. Thanks for the help

steve

Do it yourself and save money. YOU HAVE the frame.

08-07-2011, 06:39 PM	#1
laddheath Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Boat canvas work Does anyone know of a good company that can build a front and side vinyl screen for my boat? I already have the top I'm just looking for the front and sides. I have a 24 ft bowrider. Thanks for the help steve

08-07-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,277 Times in 2,051 Posts	Canvas Guys The Canvas Guys in Gilford do great work at very reasonable prices in a short amount of time. They have done a couple things for me that came out fantastic. Good Luck! Dan

08-07-2011, 10:05 PM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Tom's Top and Trim In Laconia. I highly recomend his work on auto upholstery as well as boat upholstery and canvas tops. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#4
WIS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Hi Steve, Try Bev at Village Canvas. He made a custom cover for our barge's pilot house a few seasons ago. Great quality work, give him a call. Foundry Ave Meredith, NH 03253 603-279-6717 __________________ Winnipesaukee Island Services - Moorings, Docks, and General Construction 603-707-4677 www.WinnipesaukeeIslands.com

08-08-2011, 04:47 AM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	I used Village and had problems. He did a top, windshield, and sides for my 25 outlaw. I had problems with it (zipper thread was coming apart the first year) and he would not return calls so I went to Ship Shape and they have been doing all my work since. He also didn't install a zipper on the back of the top as is always done for a future aft curtain. Ship Shape did a awsome job on a full camper package for my wifes boat. I understand no one is perfect and we all make mistakes, but at least return my phone calls even if you can't get me in right away.

08-08-2011, 06:40 AM	#6
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I've had 2 custom canvases done for my boat by Village Canvas. Both fit wonderfully and have performed very well. We replace the first last year as after 9 years it was showing it's age. Last month, our boat broke from the mooring on a windy day and ended up on the rocks. In addition to the hull damage, a few of the canvas snaps on one side were bent. So Village Canvas was brought in to repair that damage. From an unrelated bonehead move on my part, there was a small rip in the canvas on the other side, about 9 inches long. While the canvas was there, the Village folks also repaired this rip, without being asked, and didn't charge me for it. In response they said, "We couldn't stand having it look that way." Great work and great customer service.