Reaching out to a couple of recommendations this week for canvas shops near me BUT...what can I expect to pay for a replacement Navy Blue Sunbrella Canvas for my 222 OEM T-Top? $750, $1000, $1200?!
Thanks!
Thanks!
T-Top Canvas...needs replacement!
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why sunbrella? i wouldnt use it for a t-top. as the water repellency wears off, it will hold moisture and be difficult to clean (it is a cloth after all). i would instead, use vinyl. it is actually water proof (not resistant), and will be much easier to clean. being a t-top, you dont need it to breathe (really the only reason to use sunbrella)
i just had mine done. in addition the the top, i also had a full height, 3 sided windshield made. i paid around 2k for all of it.
i just had mine done. in addition the the top, i also had a full height, 3 sided windshield made. i paid around 2k for all of it.
Can you share a picture of your canvas? particularly the T-Top part? Thanks for the detail on vinyl!
**I'm looking to sell the boat in a year or two, so really only looking to make the replacements that are needed** hopefully moving up to a 257/271!
I did a top on a Pioneer I had. Removed the old top and sent it to a shop where they copied it. Iirc, the shop was in Vermont.
I chose an upgraded Sunbrella product that has a rubber backing, so completely waterproof.
Maybe took two hours to install the new cover. Put it up first with zip ties, then lace it.
I chose an upgraded Sunbrella product that has a rubber backing, so completely waterproof.
Maybe took two hours to install the new cover. Put it up first with zip ties, then lace it.
Can you share some pictures? How was the fit? I think your talking about these guys....http://www.g2outfitters.com/ ?
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I have had great success with Sunbrella particularly the Navy. tonneau cover, cockpit shade, enclosure frame all in great shape. Also a Royal blue boat cover on a Rinker I inherited that's been in the sun for 15 years. The white Stamoid vinyl is easy to work with but it discolors and is brittle after a few years.
Maybe I'm reading way to much into this for my untechnical self...but I had always thought Sunbrella with some kind of waterproofing spray treatment on it?! I do like reading about the different kinds of materials though, adds to my knowledge base, I guess.
I no longer have the boat, but here’s a pic of the new top. I did buy it from g2 and went with the Sunbrella Sea Mark. I had the new top back in about a week. They send you enough cord to do the job, too. Plenty of videos on YT on how to lace it. Pretty easy DIY.
That looks great. When you installed it, was it a tight fit? I am worried that if I found the time to do it on my own, it would be somewhat sloppy and loose fitting....assuming its better with 2 people vs. 1 person doing it on their own?
Since they used your old canvas top as a template, assuming it was almost a perfect fit? I'll check out the youtube stuff.
Since they used your old canvas top as a template, assuming it was almost a perfect fit? I'll check out the youtube stuff.
Sunbrella is a synthetic product made of acrylic that is extremely durable. It can be cleaned and re-waterproofed....... but for a t-top setup, does waterproofness really matter? Even if it's not re-waterproofed, it will not drip through unless there's a low spot where water can puddle.
Who made the canvas for the Grady? A&J? RNR? Maybe you can just buy a direct replacement through them.
Who made the canvas for the Grady? A&J? RNR? Maybe you can just buy a direct replacement through them.
Not sure who made the canvas...I didn't even think to call them, should have been top of mind. I'll give Grady a call, I am the 3rd owner at this point
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Sunbrella is available in a single "good side" with a coating OR double sided which is more popular. For your application the double sided is fine - it's what all my stuff is made from. It stays clean and colorfast for a long time. This would be my choice for the Bimini.
Stamoid is a vinyl material. It's used by a lot of boat builders including Costa Clear enclosurs for Viking and other custom boats. It works well for their manufacturing process. Small guys will use it too for it's easy to work with. Others will disagree but I don't think it looks as good, looks dirty after a few years and yellows.
Go to SailRite.com to look at materials.
Stamoid is a vinyl material. It's used by a lot of boat builders including Costa Clear enclosurs for Viking and other custom boats. It works well for their manufacturing process. Small guys will use it too for it's easy to work with. Others will disagree but I don't think it looks as good, looks dirty after a few years and yellows.
Go to SailRite.com to look at materials.