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1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 5:04 pm
by gmca
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
Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 5:22 pm
by waybomb
Welcome aboard!
Seriously, have it custom made for a nice tight clean looking fit.
Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 5:28 pm
by Viper
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.
Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 5:40 pm
by gmca
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.
Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 6:02 pm
by Viper
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.
Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 6:37 pm
by gmca
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.
Re: 1985 3207 Aft need Bimini pattern
Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 7:02 pm
by Viper
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!
