Canvas Cover ideas?

[montanagriz]

Hey guys, I have 2004 18' Lund Explorer that came with the canvas snap on cover. The cover material is great, but the overall design for my boat is horrible. The cover snaps in along both sides of the boat, but the back of the cover had a series of stretch cord loops that hooked on several plastic hooks mounted on the edge of the splashwell. After a few trips up north the wind that catches underneath the cover breaks those weak stretch cords and eventually your back of the cover is flapping in the wind and is to the point now where it started to rip down the middle seam.

I park my boat in the garage, so it hasn't been a huge deal, but I would like to modify my cover so it will work again for longer trips. I've taken a look at other boats going down the road, and it appears a lot of those style covers have snaps actually mounted along the back of the splashwell. Anybody know a place that could do this for me at a reasonable price? Or if anybody else has suggestions I'd love to hear them. Thanks.

[Capt. Don*]

There are many canvas shops around town that could modify your existing cover. I don't think I can name names on here, but just look in the yellow pages and start calling for estimates, ideas. They generally want the boat to measure and fit properly, but it shouldn't be a refinancing situation for what you need.

[PerchJerker]

 Originally Posted By: Capt. Don

I don't think I can name names on here

You can say the names of the companies, but you can't post links or contact info unless they are sponsors.

[Angler Don]

My vote goes to Canvas Craft, located in Ramsey, just 4 miles west of Anoka. They are in the phone book, they also have a web site. Shame on me for not plugging them earlier. I just had a new cover made a few weeks ago, I could not be happier, and I am sure you won't be disappointed !! Eric was easy to work with, and I would call him a "canvas artist ". Not sure if they do repairs as such, give them a call

Don .

[IFallsRon]

Don't overlook the local shoe repair shop. They're underutilized and have the equipment to sew heavy canvas.

[bassNspear]

Call Canvas Craft, they will be able to help you out!!

[Shack]

I third Canvas Crafts!

When I get the doe, I am heading to Canvas Crafts in Ramsey (or Rogers) and having them make a custom cover. It is well worth the money, it will last and they look and work cool. I would check them out.

They can repair yours or make a new one. They also will give you tips on what to do to prevent a future issue. You can also ship yours to them (I would think).

Good luck.