Maybe somebody has a guy that knows a guy, I am looking to get a Bimini for my 1984 Catalina 36, perhaps someone out there has a contact, recommendation, perhaps someone who has just made the Bimini for your 1984 Catalina.
Ed
Tipping Point
Marion Ma
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Ed Dewsnap
Marion, MA
1984 Catalina
I got a guy, but he's here in NY, found him by word-of-mouth.
I would imagine anyone who is going to make a decent-fitting bimini (or dodger) would need to come and do measurements and fitting., so you'll need someone local.
Gotta be some decent canvas crafters / sail lofts in the Buzzards Bay area, given all the sailboats there....
Matthew Chachère
s/v ¡Que Chévere!
(Formerly 1985 C36 MKI #466 tall rig fin keel M25)
2006 Catalina Morgan 440 #30.
Homeported in eastern Long Island, NY
Thanks for the response, you are correct I am working with a RI person now. I am curious though can you share with me the cost, I have no idea what the project would cost, considering I have no frame etc, Perhaps 2K maybe 5K? again do not have a clue. I would appreciate it if you could share.
Thanks!
Ed
Ed Dewsnap
Marion, MA
1984 Catalina
I think it depends on whether you are starting from scratch -- i.e., having a frame constructed as well as the canvas -- or just replacing an existing canvas using the same frame. Our canvas guy is creating a new dodger for us for a bit over a grand. A bimini seems to me to be less complicated.....
Matthew Chachère
s/v ¡Que Chévere!
(Formerly 1985 C36 MKI #466 tall rig fin keel M25)
2006 Catalina Morgan 440 #30.
Homeported in eastern Long Island, NY
I had the canvas on my bimini replaced a couple of seasons ago. It was about $800 if I remember correctly. Keep in mind that you should specify the quality of the materials you want used. I wanted Sunbrella and Strataglass, but the canvas company said if I was selling the boat and just wanted something cheap that looked OK for a year or two, they could use much cheaper materials and lower the price significantly. Not what I was looking for, but good to know. So if you're getting competitive quotes from different canvas makers, make sure they're quoting comparable materials.
Don Lincoln
"Nancy Lynn"
1993 Catalina MK1.5, Hull 1238
LaSalle, MI (Lake Erie)
Universal M-35AC