Hi everyone,
Hope all are staying safe and healthy.We are transporting our boat from MN to CA. and realized our bimini (top portion only) is in need of replacement. Carver no longer has the pattern. We have the material and our current top. I realize a custom fit is best but have spoken to a marine canvas maker in CA. who can pattern it with our top. He says having the pattern is key. Anyone have this pattern or original dimensions? or a recommendation for a custom shop in Marina Del Rey?
Thanks in advance,
GM
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1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
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waybomb
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Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Welcome aboard!
Seriously, have it custom made for a nice tight clean looking fit.
Seriously, have it custom made for a nice tight clean looking fit.
Thanks
Fred
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Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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Viper
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Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Welcome aboard GM. Wow that's different, most canvas fabricators prefer to come out and measure rather than going by an old covering as they typically shrink over time. A pattern is only as good as it was for the original design/fit. If something has been changed over the years by a previous owner, the original pattern becomes useless.
If you'd rather be safe than sorry, I recommend sourcing someone that will custom fabricate a bimini from scratch based on their own patterning at the boat.
Good luck with the transport and I'm sure the crew here would love to see some pics once she's home in CA.
If you'd rather be safe than sorry, I recommend sourcing someone that will custom fabricate a bimini from scratch based on their own patterning at the boat.
Good luck with the transport and I'm sure the crew here would love to see some pics once she's home in CA.
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gmca
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Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Thank you! I do agree with you a custom fit is best. I have an email into one in Long Beach. I will def post pics once she's comfy in her new slip. Going from fresh water to salt is certain to age this beauty. We are excited she will be in water all year round vs. 5-6 months.
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Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
On that note, are your engines closed cooling? That's a must for salt water use. That's a whole other thread though but something to consider if that's not the case in your 3207.
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gmca
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Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Oh my! I don’t know....will have to ask the mister.
( I bet this is a predominately male forum?) I have trust
he knows what we are doing but just in case I will ask.
Thank you so much.
( I bet this is a predominately male forum?) I have trust
he knows what we are doing but just in case I will ask.
Thank you so much.
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Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
gmca wrote:Source of the post.....( I bet this is a predominately male forum?)......
Oh I don't know about that, I'm pretty sure we all refer to our vessels as a she or her, so it seems there's a lot more gals than guys here!
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