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Vessel Info: I have a 2000 Carver 326 Aft with hardtop rear deck. I just put two fully rebuilt engines in it, and now I want to change all of the canvas and plastic on the bridge and new plastic windows around the rear deck. I am having a hard time finding parts without a custom top. The parts numbers are in the Carver Parts manual, but give no actual measurements. This is not a monetary issue, but rather keeping to the original design. All canvas and plastic is original. I am in Canada, but shipping or pick up can be arranged.Jim
Location: Toronto

Carver canvas tops new to Carver Yacht owners Jim 326

Postby 326Carver2000 » October 27th, 2021, 9:26 am

Goodmorning Carver people. My name is Jim (326Carver2000) and I am looking to have the original tops all replaced in the Toronto area. Carver has the pieces in their Owners parts manual, but no measurements are given. I have been a Carver owner since when I bought my 326 in 2010. Nice to be here, and if anyone has anything that will help, please send a note.

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Re: Carver canvas tops new to Carver Yacht owners Jim 326

Postby Midnightsun » October 27th, 2021, 9:43 am

Your only real option is the find a canvas specialist in your area who will make custom canvas for you. This is how it is done for almost all boats regardless of brand. Welcome the forum. :captain2:
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Postby ColRon » October 27th, 2021, 9:53 am

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Postby waybomb » October 27th, 2021, 12:36 pm

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Re: Carver canvas tops new to Carver Yacht owners Jim 326

Postby buster53 » October 27th, 2021, 10:00 pm

Midnightsun wrote:Your only real option is the find a canvas specialist in your area who will make custom canvas for you. This is how it is done for almost all boats regardless of brand. Welcome the forum. :captain2:


What midnightsun says. Custom canvas is really your only option. Even if you had all of the dimensions, any canvas guy worth his salt will still take his own measurements.
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Re: Carver canvas tops new to Carver Yacht owners Jim 326

Postby RGrew176 » October 28th, 2021, 1:03 am

Welcome Aboard. Custom is probably the only way to go these days.
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Re: Carver canvas tops new to Carver Yacht owners Jim 326

Postby Viper » October 28th, 2021, 6:50 am

Welcome aboard Jim. As the guys have mentioned, you'll need to have it custom made. They'll come out and pattern it then fabricate at their facility. Now is your opportunity to consider any changes you want or additions that would better suit your needs. It's also the best time to start the ball rolling as it's their slowest time, once the season starts, most canvas shops are so busy you'll be waiting for months. So far the boat show is a go for January and while it's a good source for finding this service, I don't know that you want to wait that long. If you're serious about it (it's pricey), I'd contact someone now and see if they can start, there's still time to complete it before the weather gets bad.
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Re: Carver canvas tops new to Carver Yacht owners Jim 326

Postby g36 » October 28th, 2021, 8:09 am

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