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1988 42

Postby michaelallen » May 29th, 2025, 3:44 pm

I just purchased a 1988 42
And I am looking for where I can buy the fly bridge canvas

I would love a list of where I can get parts

Also I really need to find the manuals

Can someone help me?

My phone number 949 400 5000
My email michaelallens@gmail.com
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Re: 1988 42

Postby Viper » May 29th, 2025, 5:33 pm

Welcome aboard Michael, and congrats on your recent purchase. You won't find an off the shelf canvas that will fit properly. Unless you find someone selling an older canvas off the exact same model as yours, you'll likely have to get one custom made by a canvas service provider, preferably one that specializes in marine applications. This won't be cheap!

Except for some proprietary items, most parts on boats are generic and available from their respective parts suppliers/manufacturers. Post here what you're looking for and chances are someone will steer you in the right direction.
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Re: 1988 42

Postby waybomb » May 29th, 2025, 8:14 pm

Welcome aboard! Yep, find a local canvas shop.
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1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
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Re: 1988 42

Postby michaelallen » May 29th, 2025, 9:53 pm

Do you know where I can get the manual
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Re: 1988 42

Postby waybomb » May 29th, 2025, 9:57 pm

See the thread right below this one
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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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Re: 1988 42

Postby buster53 » May 29th, 2025, 11:16 pm

You say you bought a 42. Can we assume that it is the model 4207?

Yes to custom made canvas. If you did happen to find something “off the shelf”, (not likely) it would look it.

As mentioned, just tell us the parts you are looking for and any information you need to know, just ask. Chances are real good we can give you the answers you need.
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Re: 1988 42

Postby michaelallen » May 30th, 2025, 6:04 pm

I need the canvas for the fly bridge, to start.

I really really would like to get the manual

Here is my phone 949 400 5000
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Re: 1988 42

Postby michaelallen » May 30th, 2025, 6:06 pm

I cannot seem to be able to link to the tread
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Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: 1988 42

Postby waybomb » May 30th, 2025, 6:11 pm

Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 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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